In this 15-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Capt. Brian Eckenboy with ADOT's Office of Inspector General and Fraud Hotline explains how texts you've seen from scammers claiming to be ADOT work alongside other scams and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Two examples of scam texts
Some scammers are adding an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division logo to this all-too-common fake claiming unpaid traffic citations and promising penalties aplenty if you don’t pay. ADOT has seen two versions
ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media. We call this the "Specialty Plate Spotlight" and here are the plates that were featured in July.
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SCAM ALERT - July 30, 2025:

Some people have reported receiving a text message including an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division logo and demanding payment for an outstanding traffic citation. This is a scam.  It has no connection to ADOT and should be ignored.

Learn more here: https://azdot.gov/news/dont-fall-scam-texts-using-adot-motor-vehicle-division-logo

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SR 377 detour
A pavement improvement project beginning Monday, August 4, along State Route 377 between Heber-Overgaard and Holbrook will require daytime closures on weekdays. Work on this project is scheduled to be
ADOT and the city of Flagstaff have been recognized with an award for a significant stormwater drainage system project along US 180 .
The Arizona Highways podcast has produced a three-part podcast series framing this loss through the perspectives of individuals with longtime ties to the area.
Resident Engineer Joe Heller has all the details on a project rehabilitating the I-17 pavement between SR 74 and Anthem Way, including the good news that the freeway itself will only see overnight and weekend lane restrictions. That means no planned closures. 

Loop 303, US 60 to El Mirage Road Traffic Interchange Alternatives Study Project Assessment