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09/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on Tucson-area projects

Garin Groff, our Public Information Officer for the Tucson area, has details on I-10 projects there in this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. Spend a few minutes with Garin and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on how ADOT and our partners are improving traffic flow in the Old Pueblo.

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09/20/2025

MVD Community Connections receives award for charitable giving

The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.

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09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...

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The underlying causes of extreme heat in the Arizona desert

It is no secret that Arizona is known for its intense summer heat and dry climate. But what makes the deserts of this state so hot?

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07/21/2016

Star Trek-themed transportation safety messages

Boldly go where no one has gone before and you'll see Star Trek-themed safety messages on Arizona highways to coincide with the film release of Star Trek Beyond.

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07/20/2016

Art of Transportation: A peek at a girder being set

In today's Art of Transportation installment, we view crews placing a girder on the I-10/Prince Road overpass in Tucson through a cement block.

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07/19/2016

Not all dust storms are the same

You've probably heard of the a dust storm and a haboob. Did you know there are three different types of dust storms and how to tell them apart?

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07/18/2016

Transportation trivia: What's a freeway vs. a highway?

Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.

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07/15/2016

Spanish Blog: ¡CUIDE SU VIDA, ORÍLLESE!

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, covers tips on driving in a dust storm. It’s always best to avoid driving into a dust storm, but if you encounter one, you’ll know what actions to take.

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