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A collage of photos featuring people collecting water bottles.

08/05/2024

MVD employees donate bottled water and other summertime relief

In Arizona’s infamous summer heat, you can work up a sweat very quickly and easily from basic yardwork or even a short walk, making that first sip of water a refreshing relief. Understanding the importance of water during these months, the...

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A water tanker puts out a vehicle fire on the highway

08/04/2024

Asked & Answered: Why highways close when wildland fires ignite nearby

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...

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A coloring sheet with a message written on a message sign.

08/03/2024

ADOT Kids: Create your own traffic safety message

Hey kids! Have you seen the creative safety messages that are sometimes displayed on the highway overhead message boards? The messages sometimes relate to concerts and sporting events happening in the Valley or they’ll reference certain...

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US 89 improvement underway south of Page

Crews are working on improvements to an eight-mile segment of US 89, about 30 miles south of Page.

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07/24/2015

Adopt a Highway volunteers keep roadways beautiful

The Adopt a Highway program is an opportunity for community members to help keep our highways litter free.

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07/23/2015

Hell Canyon bridge replacement project is underway

ADOT is working to construct a wider bridge while limiting SR 89 traffic impacts during construction.

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07/22/2015

From the Rearview Mirror: Sign Shop

The ADOT Sign Shop is one very busy place. Get a behind-the-scenes look at where thousands of signs are created each year.

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07/17/2015

Work on Loop 101 widening project continues

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the Loop 101 widening project, so we thought we’d take a look and see how work is progressing.

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07/15/2015

Plan ahead for driving in hot weather conditions

Motorists are reminded to take precautions when driving in extreme heat.

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07/14/2015

ADOT MVD awarded for customer service, convenience

Last month, the Motor Vehicle Division of ADOT was recognized by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators with two different awards for ways they’ve served the public.

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