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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.
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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.
03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
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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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07/10/2015

Your MVD-related questions (and answers)

Today, we're sharing some of the interesting MVD-related questions (and answers) that get sent our way.
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A close-up view of a yellow construction grader smoothing a dirt road under a clear blue sky, with visible tire tracks and part of the operator’s cabin.
07/08/2015

Heavy-equipment operators get new kind of training

ADOT has partnered with Empire Cat to get comprehensive instruction to improve the way our heavy-equipment operators are trained.
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I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 Construction Work
07/07/2015

New project milestone on I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6

We have a brand new video that details a recent project milestone at the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation site.
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Aerial view of a freeway interchange with multiple cars, a central oval island lined with palm trees, and a large Goodyear sign beside railroad tracks in the foreground.
06/25/2015

From the ADOT Archives: Arizona's first freeway interchange

In 1957, Arizona’s first freeway interchange was finished, connecting Black Canyon Freeway and US 60/Grand Avenue, northwest of downtown Phoenix near Thomas Road.
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San Luis seal painted on pavement
06/24/2015

US 95 San Luis street improvements completed

The $11 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve access to downtown businesses.
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06/23/2015

Five-year Construction Program gets approved

Projects to improve Arizona’s highway system through expansion, preservation and modernization were formally approved to move forward.
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A person sits on a ladder next to a roadside sign reading BLOWING DUST REDUCE SPEED near a highway.
06/18/2015

From the Archives: Dust storm safety

As you can see in these photos from decades past, ADOT was working to warn motorists about the dangers of dust storms way back in the 1970s.
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06/17/2015

Wonder why you should turn off your vehicle lights, once you’ve pulled aside?

Ever wonder why drivers are advised to turn off all vehicle lights once they have pulled safely off the road during a dust storm? Today, we've got your answer.
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06/15/2015

Where will you be when the dust settles?

Drivers are reminded to ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive’ this monsoon season.
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