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PODCAST: Arizona Highways centennial celebration, part two: John Wayne movies, great photographers & more

Did Arizona Highways magazine play a role in getting Old West movies filmed in Monument Valley? That’s one of the interesting stories shared by Editor Robert Stieve in this episode of On the Road With ADOT.

Queen Creek Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project

The project will implement intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure in several corridors in the town of Queen Creek. These improvements will provide additional technology to manage traffic to improve safety and efficiency. This project is a partnership between ADOT and the town of Queen Creek.

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US 89 Drainage Project Area Map NE of Flagstaff AZ (ADOT March 2025)

28 March 2025

US 89 drainage project north of Flagstaff to start April 1

Work on a project to improve drainage channels and other infrastructure carrying storm runoff will begin Tuesday, April 1, along a stretch of US 89 starting approximately 12 miles northeast of

27 March 2025

That text is a scam: ADOT isn’t after you for delinquent tolls

This use of alleged toll fees is the latest incarnation of what the Federal Bureau of Investigation refers to as “smishing,” a social engineering attack in which cybercriminals try to trick people

27 March 2025

Pending federal change affects alternative fuel vehicles in HOV lanes

The Federal Highway Administration has informed Arizona that, barring a federal change, electric vehicles and other currently eligible alternative fuel vehicles with only a single occupant will no

What to expect when you are expecting your Travel ID in the mail

As you have heard by now, May 7 is the deadline for federal REAL ID, also known as the Arizona Travel ID, deadline. We know you are aware, because many of you are choosing to update your standard Arizona IDs to the federally compliant version.

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SCAM ALERT - June 11, 2025:

Some people have reported receiving a text message from ADOT demanding payment for an outstanding traffic ticket. This is a scam. It has no connection to ADOT and should be ignored.

Learn more here: https://azdot.gov/news/beware-new-text-scam-adot-isnt-after-you-unpaid-tickets

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Implementation Project

Follow this webpage for the latest in this long-running, important project.

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FYI

There is an impending federal change to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exemptions. HOV lane usage by alternative fuel vehicles is regulated by 23 U.S.C. 166(b). This federal law was enacted in 2005 and includes an expiration date of September 30, 2025.

If Congress does not extend the exemption expiration date, owners of alternative fuel vehicles and vehicles with Energy Efficient plates will no longer qualify you to use HOV lanes with less than two people in the vehicle during restricted times.

26 March 2025

Contacting ADOT Fraud Hotline solves customer’s title problem

Contacting ADOT’s Fraud Hotline helped a customer register a recently purchased vehicle and drive it legally in Arizona after several months of working with the dealership to receive the title.

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