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Aerial view of Hance Park.
08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.
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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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Black and white sign showing a seatbelt icon with the words “Buckle Up, It’s the Law.”.
09/20/2013

Preventing tragedies and saving lives with seat belts, child-safety seats

When it comes to talking about seat belts and child-safety seats, it's difficult not to talk numbers.
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Photo two MVD veteran employees
09/19/2013

ADOT rolls out new driver license/identification option for veterans

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division just rolled out a brand new driver license/ID card option especially for veterans.
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Accelerated weather tester
09/17/2013

Weathering machine simulates heat and rain for ADOT testing

An Accelerated Weathering Tester is used by ADOT’s Materials Testing team to analyze how well paint will perform on ADOT projects, come rain or shine.
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09/13/2013

Portion of Loop 303 will close for traffic switch this weekend

Today, as ADOT gears up for another milestone on the Loop 303, we thought we’d take one more look at all the progress that’s happening on the project.
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Arizona drivers license with photo of a woman, Grand Canyon background, and personal details visible.
09/12/2013

ADOT MVD offers two new services for military veterans

Starting on Monday, Sept. 16, two new services will be offered to military veterans by ADOT.
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09/11/2013

Test your knowledge with practice driver license exams

You can brush up on your skills and learn all about vehicle safety by reviewing the Arizona Driver License Manual. After you study up, be sure to take ADOT's online Driver License practice tests.
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Public meeting from 1972
09/06/2013

From the ADOT Archives: Interstate 17 public meeting

These photos are almost 41 years old and show us that on Sept. 20, 1972, the Arizona Highway Department (now known as ADOT) held a public meeting in Camp Verde to discuss Interstate 17.
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Image of road with rumble strips
09/04/2013

Transportation Defined: Rumble Strips

If you’ve ever drifted a little too far outside a travel lane, only to be jolted back to attention with a not-so-subtle shake, you know what rumble strips are.
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Weekend freeway restrictions map for Phoenix area
08/30/2013

DPS, ADOT to focus on I-17 north of Phoenix as 'Safety Corridor' over Labor Day weekend

Interstate 17 north of the Phoenix area, one of the busiest highways at the start and end of the Labor Day weekend, will be the focus of a safe-driving campaign starting today (Aug. 30).
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Man doing fuel enforcement
08/29/2013

ADOT participates in joint-agency inspection of fuel distribution locations and gas stations

Last month, ADOT participated in a multiagency enforcement detail focused on determining if retail gas stations are adhering rules, laws and regulations governing taxation and quality of fuel sold for use in motor vehicles.
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