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17 July 2024

Westbound I-10 to close between US 60 and I-17 (July 19-22)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as Westbound I-10 will be closed between US 60 and I-17 from 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, to 4 a.m. Monday

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Highway hero rescues, adopts stray dog

A dog rescued by an ADOT employee is now flourishing in her new fur-ever home.

15 July 2024

ADOT project adding two Loop 303 interchanges wins regional award

A recent Arizona Department of Transportation project that constructed Loop 303 interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues near Interstate 17 is a winner in the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards

How some US 60 cross streets got their names

US 60 has a storied history in the Valley. In the 1970s, it became the very first freeway that wasn’t an interstate. And until its completion in 1991, it was known as State Route 360.

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Airport Will Be Closed for About 28 Days.

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12 July 2024

Traffic fatalities in Arizona dip slightly in 2023

PHOENIX – Traffic fatalities in Arizona decreased slightly in 2023 but are still near all-time highs, according to the state’s annual report on motor vehicle crashes on all roads, including local

A collage of photos featuring MVD employees helping out around the community.

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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US 95, Imperial Dam Road to Aberdeen Road widening

The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to widen US 95 between milepost 43 (near Imperial Dam Road) and milepost 48 (near Aberdeen Road) in Yuma in the fall of 2025.

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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.

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 the highways in areas prone to blowing dust for more than 50 years.

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