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Arizona Highways magazine holiday cover from the 1950s

PODCAST: Arizona Highways magazine celebrates its centennial, the holidays and more

Editor Robert Stieve visits with host Doug Nintzel about Arizona Highways magazine's ongoing centennial celebration, how the holiday edition has become annual treasure and even how the magazine is looking toward next year's Route 66 centennial.

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Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions and temporary driveway closures along State Route 72 in Bouse beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, for paving and striping work.

The following lane restrictions will occur Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, Dec. 8, and ending Thursday, Dec. 18:

West- and eastbound SR 72 will be reduced to one lane between mileposts 20 and 30 with alternating traffic control via a flagging operation.
Note: Crews are tentatively scheduled to close driveways and turnouts adjacent to SR 72 for 45 minutes to an hour to allow asphalt curing.
A 10-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.
On Friday, Dec. 12, crews will progress through the work zone to complete striping work. This mobile operation is expected to be completed within two hours.

Delays are likely, so allow extra travel time. Proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction and law enforcement personnel and equipment.

Crews lift a pipe used for drainage along Loop 202 in Chandler (ADOT file photo 2025)

2 December 2025

Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project marks halfway point

The Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Improvement Project, which is adding new lanes between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the Southeast Valley, has reached the halfway mark toward

MVD Community Connections Thanksgiving drives

MVD employees step up to help during the Thanksgiving holiday

As part of the MVD Community Connections efforts, several office locations across the state organized food donation drives to help out in their communities this Thanksgiving.

A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.

All the Way to the Border volunteers

New Year, New Beginnings: Arizona’s annual 45-mile cleanup of SR 286

Melissa Owen's 11th Annual "All the Way to the Border" cleanup is a great way to start the new year outdoors in beautiful Southern Arizona, and help keep it that way. You are invited to register with us to join the fun!

MVD Community Connections photo collage

PODCAST: Learn how MVD employees connect with their communities

In a season when many of us think more about giving back, learn how MVD Community Connections is a priority throughout the year.

2025 specialty plate release

26 November 2025

ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

With the addition of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Phoenix Mercury and Verde Valley Wine Trail specialty plates, MVD now offers 109 options that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

Pie, leftovers and designated drivers are essential this Thanksgiving weekend

It’s Thanksgiving and that means gathering with friends and family over the holiday weekend. Here at ADOT, we want you to make it to your destination safely.

I-17 Wildlife Overpass under construction (ADOT Nov. 2025)

25 November 2025

ADOT marks progress on I-17 wildlife overpass construction south of Flagstaff

A much-anticipated wildlife overpass under construction along Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff is more than halfway done as the project moves into a winter weather shutdown. Learn more here.