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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

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07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

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06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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Spring has sprung, which means you can again travel these roads

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the reopening of state highways in the high country is a sure sign of spring. Just remember to be safe if you are planning to drive these scenic roads.

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Sign showing miles to Show Low and Springerville

04/14/2021

Distance signs - how accurate are they?

Just how accurate are those signs telling you that your next stop is x miles away? Well, let's find out!

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04/12/2021

The fourth tunnel

The Deck Park, Queen Creek and Mule Pass tunnels get all the fame, but can you name the fourth tunnel on the state highway system?

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Vehicles illegally parked along State Route 89 near Yarnell

04/09/2021

Visiting the site of the Granite Mountain Hotshots? Honor them by doing it safely.

If you are planning to visit the memorial the Granite Mountain Hotshots near Yarnell, please do so safely. And that means not parking along State Route 89.

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04/08/2021

Throwback Thursday: Time tunnel

Today we look back on an integral piece of interstate infrastructure.

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Two parallel bridges span a river, one modern with smooth arches, the other older with intricate truss design.

04/07/2021

Original Salt River Bridge a 'beautiful piece of filigree'

What do you get when aesthetics meets a pressing transportation need? A beautiful strip of metal like the original Salt River Canyon bridge.

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A graphic showing a scenic desert road with safety tips for day trips: bring water, snacks, medications, phone, wipes, and face covering.

04/06/2021

Prepare in advance for highway trips as we transition to warmer weather

Winter is in the rearview mirror, which means we go from advising people to be prepared for winter driving conditions to preparing people for summer driving conditions!

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