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Tucson MVD remodel
07/18/2025

Tucson North MVD office remodel update

The Motor Vehicle Division Tucson North office is undergoing a complete remodel. This full remodel will help modernize and expand the size of the office to help everyone get out of the line and safely on the road. But while this remodel is happening, people can still stop by and visit the TeleMVD modular trailer in the parking lot to get MVD services completed.
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An ADOT truck pulling an overturned vehicle in a parking lot.
07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...
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07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
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03/18/2013

Demolishing the Pantano Union Pacific Railroad Bridge

We posted a clip on YouTube last week that shows crews demolishing the old Pantano Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Because it’s a time-lapse video, you can watch all the work being completed in under a minute…
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03/15/2013

MVD provides services, assists veterans at 2013 Arizona StandDown

The 2013 Arizona StandDown began with the ceremonial cutting of red tape – a fitting kickoff to the annual outreach event aimed at connecting homeless and at-risk veterans with needed resources ...
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03/14/2013

A new special license plate option is now available

By now, you ought to know plenty about license plates … We’ve blogged about how they’re made and the awards they’ve won. We’ve even attempted to answer all your questions relating to the “blue cloud” plates (a sequel to that post is coming soon – stay tuned!).
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03/12/2013

Move Over AZ: Media helps spread safety message

Many drivers got our message yesterday to Move Over, thanks, in part, to the local media …
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03/11/2013

Move Over AZ: Every Vehicle, Every Time

There’s something really simple you can do to help prevent a serious danger out on our highways and roads – want to know what it is?
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03/08/2013

Now that we've got your attention...

It would be an understatement to say that we’ve experienced a bit of a surge in our social media audience of late. Those of us who have spent the last few years working to build ADOT’s online network would love to believe that our spontaneous increase in viewers, followers and readers is due solely to our engaging content and commitment to transparency…
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03/07/2013

ADOT's Tentative Five-Year Construction Program available for comment

ADOT’s tentative Five-Year Construction Program is now online and available for your review and comments ...
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03/06/2013

ADOT granted $2 million in immediate federal aid to investigate US 89 landslide

After seeing the photos and video of US 89, it’s obvious that a lot of engineering brainpower will be needed to determine the cause of the landslide and what the possible long- and short-term options might be. Seeing the magnitude of the damage might also make you wonder about costs ...
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03/01/2013

New video examines the geotechnical assessments being made on US 89

Check out this video. Not only does it give an up-close look of what’s happening at the US 89 site, it also provides us with a few new, interesting geotechnical terms, including inclinometers, extensometers, LiDAR and DTM ...
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02/28/2013

New Web page offers the latest US 89 details

Wow … we’ve certainly received a big response to all of the videos, Tweets, blog posts and news releases related to the closure of US 89 south of Page. A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who has helped us spread the word!
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