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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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Cars driving on a highway.
05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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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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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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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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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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