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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.

01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.

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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

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Know Snow: Clearing the roads

We’ve been blogging about #KnowSnow all week long, but we knew we couldn’t wrap things up without sharing this video.

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11/14/2013

ADOT snowplow drivers are prepared for the season

The safest location for drivers would be to try to stay behind a plow at a safe distance. If you’re behind a plow, you’re going to get from point A to point B.

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11/13/2013

ADOT ready for winter season

Every year, ADOT invites members of the media (and their audiences) to take an up-close look at all the equipment that’s involved in keeping the roads clear once the winter weather hits.

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11/12/2013

Know Snow

ADOT is kicking off its “Know Snow” campaign to help educate drivers as we head into the cold and snowy months ahead.

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11/07/2013

Understanding all the Valley freeway nicknames

We’ve compiled a list and created a map, explaining and locating popular nicknames to Phoenix’s transportation landmarks.

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Palm trees line State Route 387 in Casa Grande.

11/06/2013

SR 387 improvement project includes new pedestrian hybrid beacon

A new project on SR 387 includes sidewalk and roadway improvements, along with a new pedestrian hybrid beacon.

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A section of a drivers license application form with a checked box labeled I want to be an organ and tissue donor.

11/05/2013

MVD, Donor Network of AZ share important partnership

It’s so easy to register as an organ and tissue donor in Arizona.

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11/01/2013

Grand Canyon Airport recognized by Arizona Masonry Guild

The Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefight Facility (ARFF) building at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (which is owned and operated by ADOT), was recognized at the 22nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards sponsored by Arizona Masonry Guild on Sept. 20.

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