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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.
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10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...
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10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.
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Blast on US 89 and text explaining the frequency
11/14/2014

Building a Freeway: Moving a Mountain

Ever wonder what it takes to move one million cubic yards of rock and dirt?
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11/13/2014

Be prepared: steps for obtaining a driver license or identification card

Our newest infographic shows you the steps for getting your new driver license or identification card.
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Travel times on freeway message board
11/12/2014

Commute times coming to more Phoenix-area freeway message signs

The number of electronic message boards displaying commute times is due to increase to 76 by late this year.
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11/05/2014

Transportation Defined: Deadman Anchors

While their name might sound somewhat morbid, Deadman Anchors are actually nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they’re very handy on a project site.
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construction on the 101
11/04/2014

Project timelines explained

A couple of improvement projects happening right now on the Loop 101 and the Loop 202 are seemingly similar, but each has their own distinct timeline.
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10/31/2014

‘Ghoulish’ traffic can occur during Halloween afternoon rush hour

Drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time this afternoon during what is often a “scary” commute due to heavier-than-usual traffic on Halloween.
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10/30/2014

A new look at Virgin River Bridge No. 6

Get an update on the Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project.
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10/29/2014

SR 87 improvement project underway

ADOT is building a new truck escape ramp and reconstructing an existing curve on SR 87 to enhance safety.
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10/28/2014

ADOT hosts pre-apprenticeship program for construction industry

Individuals interested in getting a foot in the construction industry can apply for ADOT’s Construction Academy, a three-week program designed to expose people to various trades within the construction field.
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Project map showing four freeway segments, canals, and major roads in Mesa and Tempe, Arizona, with color-coded lines for each construction segment.
10/23/2014

Work begins on Loop 202 improvement project

ADOT’s newest freeway widening project in the Phoenix area has started this week along Loop 202 in Mesa.
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