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A man picks up litter.
08/06/2024

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers gear up for National CleanUp Day

Register here as a first step to gathering friends and family for the 7th annual ADOT litter cleanup on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. While Adopt a Highway permits are for two-years and require cleanups several times per year...
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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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03/31/2015

US 89 south of Page repaired and open to traffic

At about 4:15 p.m. on Friday, March 27, US 89 south of Page was reopened to traffic for the first time following the 2013 landslide that caused major damage to the roadway.
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03/26/2015

Truck escape ramps serve important safety role

Our new video illustrates how truck escape ramps can effectively stop a vehicle that has lost use of its brakes.
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03/25/2015

From the Archives: Work Zone Safety in the 60s, 70s and 80s

For as long as there have been roads, there have been work zones.
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03/23/2015

National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today

Driving with caution through a work zone will not only help to protect road crews, but it will also help to ensure your safety.
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03/20/2015

Tentative Construction Program is ready for public comment

We want your feedback on the Tentative Five-Year Construction Program, a plan that helps ADOT to prioritize projects.
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03/18/2015

Check it out: Loop 101/90th Street bridge time lapse

On Feb. 28, 2015, ADOT lowered a newly built bridge four feet to its final position.
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03/17/2015

From the Rearview Mirror: Green Dirt

Originally published on March 16, 2012, this post talks about why ADOT sometimes “paints” dirt green.
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03/12/2015

US 89 landslide repair project is nearly complete

US 89 is scheduled to reopen this month following a landslide in 2013, weather permitting.
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03/11/2015

South Mountain Freeway receives final federal approval

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway has received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration, which means ADOT can now move the project forward.
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03/10/2015

MVD services provided to veterans at 2015 StandDown

An outreach event called the Maricopa County StandDown is held each year to connect homeless and at-risk veterans with needed resources.
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