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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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05/04/2016

Donate Life raises flag at MVD Office for National Blue and Green Day

ADOT MVD has been a longtime partner of Donate Life. This year, to honor our partnership, Donate Life raised its flag at the MVD administrative office in Phoenix.
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05/03/2016

How ADOT and the community created a Bell/Grand project that benefits all

We hope you're following our progress on a $41.9 million interchange that will dramatically improve traffic at Bell Road and Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise.
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desert tortoise
04/29/2016

ADOT works to safeguard wildlife along state highways

ADOT is known for building roads but we also work to protect the wildlife that live near our highways. The desert tortoise is just one of the animals ADOT partners with other agencies to protect.
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Photo of crew paving roadway
04/28/2016

Timing of paving work is sometimes decided by Mother Nature

Did you know that weather affects the timing of paving work? ADOT needs Mother Nature to cooperate when paving our highways.
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04/26/2016

Many steps already taken on wrong-way driving, but more to come

Wrong-way driving. No issue has prompted more people to contact ADOT over the past year.
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04/22/2016

Aerial video shows progress on Bell and Grand project

The city of Surprise has shared aerial drone footage of this week’s work on the overpass at US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell.
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04/20/2016

In the market for a used vehicle? Here are five quick tips to keep in mind

When it comes to buying a used vehicle it’s very important to do your homework! A little bit of research up front can potentially save you from making a several-thousand-dollar mistake later.
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04/15/2016

April brings reminders on work-zone safety, dangers of distracted driving

Having a designated month, week or even a day that’s devoted to a particular safety topic is a great way to bring about some added awareness
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04/14/2016

Considering the new Travel ID? Here are some guidelines to help you decide what to do

Thinking about getting the new Arizona Voluntary Travel ID now that it’s available? It’s entirely your decision, but we have a few guidelines to help you decide if and when to get one.
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04/12/2016

Five ways to make Arizona's highways safer for everyone - especially you

Safety is our top priority – for our workers and the public – and National Work Zone Awareness Week gives us the opportunity to feature some tips to make work zones along Arizona’s highways safer for everyone.
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