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Samaritans Adopt a Highway Volunteers
02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.
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02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...
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05/20/2016

What a difference a month makes at Bell and Grand

In the spirit of our From the Archives posts, we let's take a look at one month of progress on the overpass and interchange ADOT is building at Bell Road and Grand Avenue in Surprise.
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05/19/2016

Six ways to make your Arizona MVD trip faster

We know a trip to the MVD isn’t at the top of most people’s to-do list. So, we’ve put together our top six tips on how to get in and out of the MVD in a New York minute.
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A motorcyclist in a neon yellow jacket and helmet rides a motorcycle.
05/18/2016

Motorcycle Awareness Month is marked in May

ADOT is using Motorcycle Awareness Month to remind drivers of all vehicles – two-wheeled, four-wheeled and more – to be more aware of motorcycles, making roads safer for everyone.
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Group of ADOT workers holding banners for green shop award.
05/16/2016

Awards program honors ADOT shops for sustainability

Two ADOT equipment service shops were recognized for promoting environmentally friendly operational practices that reduce waste and improve sustainability.
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US 60 Tunnel
05/12/2016

Road Trip: Arizona’s piece of US 60, an original transcontinental highway

What highway features a 5,500-ft elevation change from mountains to Sonoran Desert lowlands, etc?
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State Route 89 Hell Canyon Bridge under construction
05/11/2016

SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features

While the name often leads to a few jokes, the new SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features.
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05/10/2016

New Diamondbacks look extends to license plate

Two new license plates are available. A redesigned Diamondbacks plate and a new Southwest PGA specialty plate are available at the MVD or through an Authorized Third Party office.
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05/09/2016

New hi-def cameras give motorists better picture of traffic

Drivers in the East Valley can get a clear look at the traffic that awaits them on Valley freeways thanks to images from new high-definition cameras available on the az511.gov website.
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05/06/2016

Transportation, travel and tourism featured on ADOT overhead message boards

We hope you noticed new messages on the overhead signs along the freeway mentioning the summer travel season.
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People at Donate Life event
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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