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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 sucess 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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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
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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New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303
01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.
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A collage of photos featuring MVD employees helping out around the community.
07/12/2024

MVD Community Connections turns 2! 

Over these last two years, the MVD Community Connections team has organized a variety of donation drives and other opportunities for MVD employees to give back to their communities across the state.
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Detour Blog
07/11/2024

Use our designated detours, you’ll thank us later

When faced with freeway closures, it may be tempting to seek out the quickest shortcut via side streets, but taking Arizona Department of Transportation's designated detour routes isn't just a suggestion,it's a crucial step for ensuring safety, reducing congestion and maintaining the smooth flow of traffic for everyone.
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Dust sensors along a rural highway.
07/11/2024

Over 50 years of dust storm safety at ADOT

When monsoon season comes around, most Arizonans are familiar with the thunderstorms and dust storms that can cause dangerous driving conditions. At the Arizona Department of Transportation, we’ve been working on keeping motorists safe on...
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On the Road With ADOT logo
07/10/2024

PODCAST: On ADOT's 50th anniversary spend time with a 50-year employee

In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, we're marking our 50th anniversary as the Arizona Department of Transportation. LeRoy Brady, our chief landscape architect and a 50-year employee, shares his memories and experiences with our host, Doug Nintzel.
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Three pins in the sunshine.
07/09/2024

Pins of the Past: Discovering ADOT’s history at a local thrift shop

Our 50th anniversary celebration continues with these really neat pins we uncovered while thrifting in the Valley.
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In a black and white photo from 1974, people gather at the opening of a rural highway.
07/08/2024

Looking back at SR 74 opening in 1974

As we mark ADOT’s 50th Anniversary, we’ve been looking back at what was happening with all things transportation in Arizona when we became the state DOT in 1974. One particular item caught our attention. Did you know that State Route 74...
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A photograph from 1974 of an urban highway.
07/06/2024

A flashback to Arizona highways in 1974

We gathered every photo of highways we could find from 1974 and made this video.
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07/05/2024

Maricopa Association of Governments bolsters ADOT’s battle against litter and weeds

We're grateful to our partners at the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for committing Proposition 400 funding to additional cleanups of hard-to-reach locations along Valley freeways.
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An electronic message board near a highway displays the message, "celebrate freedom, independence and designated drivers."
07/04/2024

This July 4, only sparklers should be lit

As Arizonans celebrate Independence Day with hot dogs, cookouts, fireworks and time by the pool, we at ADOT want to remind drivers to make sure you have a plan to get home safely if the celebrations include alcohol. Whether that’s calling a...
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Four before-and-after photographs that show how much earth blasting removed.
07/04/2024

ADOT Kids: Building highways is a blast!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to move mountains? Let’s dig in and learn more! The I-17 Improvement Project corridor is one example of an ADOT project that required entire sections of the mountainsides to be blasted and excavated to...
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