Grand Canyon Bridge, which later was renamed Navajo Bridge

Highway History: The brief, controversial life of Grand Canyon Bridge

Arizona Governor John C. Phillips hailed it as a feat of “creative genius and daring.” Thousands, including the Winslow High School marching band and governors of Utah, New Mexico and Nevada, made long trips to help Governor Phillips and a host of other dignitaries dedicate it on June 14-15, 1929. Its name inspired awe: Grand Canyon Bridge. 
A graphic with several photos of people with donated items.

MVD offices select their favorite ways to help during the holidays

Giving back is a great way to share the holiday spirit, and that’s just what the MVD Community Connections team is doing. 

The Apache Junction and Mesa/Gilbert MVD offices, among many others, have collected food and supplies to help provide warm meals for people in their communities. 

Arizona "Protect Our Environment" Specialty License Plate.

ADOT’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is already here, leaving many scrambling to find meaningful gifts for their loved ones that fit within their budget and will arrive quickly. Look no further! We’ve got you covered with these gifts for the Arizonans in your life.

SR 89A north of uptown Sedona - debris following blast for rockfall mitigation (Dec. 2023)
8 December 2023

Closure of SR 89A near Sedona extended for rockfall mitigation

A section of State Route 89A north of uptown Sedona is now scheduled to remain closed through next week as construction crews perform critical clean-up work after recent blasting for rockfall
The Tempe Drain that is being improved as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project

Enhancing the I-10 Broadway Curve: Revamping Tempe Drain for improved freeway safety, efficiency

Keeping excess amounts of water off freeways is always a goal when designing and constructing roadways and crews with the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project are working to ensure that this goal is met.

Online MVD portal
7 December 2023

4 million Arizonans have discovered the ease of AZ MVD Now

AZMVDNow.gov offers more web-based services than ever before, with more levels of security and options to get you out of the line and safely on the road. Complete registration renewals, order a
Two ADOT volunteers walking down the street in front of a semi truck decked out in Holiday lights for the Electric Light Parade.

ADOT shines in the Electric Light Parade

Since the late 1980s, the APS Electric Light Parade has lit up Central Phoenix every December with festive celebrations of holiday spirit.

This year, though, marks the return of ADOT’s presence in the annual tradition.

L-SC-039 Appraisal

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Area of I-17 where a wildlife overpass will be built
4 December 2023

Federal grant will fund I-17 wildlife overpass near Flagstaff

The safety project, which also will include 8-foot-high fencing, is planned along 8.4 miles of I-17 between the Munds Park traffic interchange, about 25 miles south of Flagstaff, and the Kelly Canyon
File photo of Haviland Rest Area
4 December 2023

ADOT plans to expand commercial truck parking along interstates

To address the growing demand for commercial truck parking along state highways, ADOT has developed a statewide truck parking plan that recommends expanding parking at existing rest areas and adding
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