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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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Abandoned couches, mattresses, wheelbarrows and tires in a collage
12/14/2023

12 Days of Christmas: Highway debris edition

We don't have five golden rings, but we do have five lonesome ladders in our "12 Days of Christmas: Highway debris edition" video.
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12/13/2023

On the Road With ADOT: Spend a few minutes with our Motor Vehicle Division Director

Our On the Road With ADOT podcast catches up with Eric Jorgensen, Director of ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division. There’s important stuff to catch up on, including technology improvements that continue reducing wait times at MVD offices and the ever-growing number of digital ID options in Arizona.
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Grand Canyon Bridge, which later was renamed Navajo Bridge
12/12/2023

Highway History: The brief, controversial life of Grand Canyon Bridge

Arizona Governor John C. Phillips hailed it as a feat of “creative genius and daring.” Thousands, including the Winslow High School marching band and governors of Utah, New Mexico and Nevada, made long trips to help Governor Phillips and a host of other dignitaries dedicate it on June 14-15, 1929. Its name inspired awe: Grand Canyon Bridge.
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12/11/2023

MVD offices select their favorite ways to help during the holidays

Giving back is a great way to share the holiday spirit, and that’s just what the MVD Community Connections team is doing. The Apache Junction and Mesa/Gilbert MVD offices, among many others, have collected food and supplies to help provide...
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Arizona "Protect Our Environment" Specialty License Plate.
12/09/2023

ADOT’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is already here, leaving many scrambling to find meaningful gifts for their loved ones that fit within their budget and will arrive quickly. Look no further! We’ve got you covered with these gifts for the Arizonans in...
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The Tempe Drain that is being improved as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project
12/08/2023

Enhancing the I-10 Broadway Curve: Revamping Tempe Drain for improved freeway safety, efficiency

Keeping excess amounts of water off freeways is always a goal when designing and constructing roadways and crews with the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project are working to ensure that this goal is met. One of the major...
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Two ADOT volunteers walking down the street in front of a semi truck decked out in Holiday lights for the Electric Light Parade.
12/07/2023

ADOT shines in the Electric Light Parade

Since the late 1980s, the APS Electric Light Parade has lit up Central Phoenix every December with festive celebrations of holiday spirit. This year, though, marks the return of ADOT’s presence in the annual tradition. “I’ve been here since...
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The latest design of the Arizona Driver License
12/04/2023

‘Tis the season for Travel ID

The holiday season is officially in full swing. Thanksgiving is over, leftovers are cleaned out of the fridge and everyone is busy getting ready for the next holiday celebration. After you get the decorations and ugly sweaters out of the...
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Man operating a snowplow simulator while another observes his progress
12/01/2023

ADOT’s snowplow operators prepare for winter season with immersive simulators

With snow already falling in the high country, drivers across Arizona are counting on snowplow operators to clear highways. Operators of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 200 snowplows have been training since late summer on...
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A collage of specialty license plates featured on social media in December.
11/30/2023

November recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

Searching for a Christmas gift for someone who’s difficult to shop for? In Arizona, you can choose from more than 90 specialty license plates that support a range of diverse causes and interests. You can choose plates supporting your...
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