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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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4 years of MVD Community Connections
07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.
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Loop 101 and 90th bridge lapse
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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03/12/2015

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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Map showing the proposed route of the Phoenix Arizona South Mountain Freeway.
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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03/06/2015

Planning ensured a safe, efficient driving experience during one of year's biggest events

Leading up to the Super Bowl, as fans were getting ready for game day, ADOT was prepping for the increased traffic that multiple related events would bring to our freeways.
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A group of people gathers around a table with various tools and materials in a workshop setting, with shelves and partially built structures in the background.
03/05/2015

ADOT's Construction Academy prepares participants for the workforce

ADOT’s Construction Academy is a pre-apprenticeship training program that gives individuals a great start in the construction industry.
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A crane and construction equipment are positioned near an unfinished highway overpass under a clear blue sky.
03/04/2015

Work to improve, expand Loop 303/US 60 interchange is underway

Work on the Loop 303 continues out in the West Valley.
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03/03/2015

Don’t Park Your Cars Yet: Arizona Still Needs its Highways for a Robust Economy

A balanced, multimodal approach to transportation is the best long-term solution for Arizona’s future.
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02/27/2015

ADOT's Twitter account offers more than just trip tips

On Twitter, ADOT provides real-time traffic conditions to help the traveling public safely and swiftly navigate Arizona’s highways.
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Technical drawing showing slope mine benching detail with perspective and section views, labeled annotations, contour lines, and construction notes, titled DETAIL ES8.
02/25/2015

Transportation Defined: Minibenches, a closer look

Dirt has been a pretty popular topic for us. Today, we want to explain why we bench it. More specifically, why we minibench it.
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Three workers in orange jackets inspect a road severely damaged and lifted by a landslide in a rocky area.
02/24/2015

Engineers Week celebrates engineering contributions

Saying that engineers are an important part of ADOT is really kind of an understatement.
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