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30 July 2024

ADOT MVD offers retailers a new app for mobile ID age verification

ADOT MVD today will enable mobile ID acceptance on iPhone with the Smart ID Verifier app. By using the Smart ID Verifier app, Arizona retailers can easily and securely accept mobile IDs in person to
US 80

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas.

Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by the spring of 1939.

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A water tanker putting out a vehicle fire on the highway.
25 July 2024

Safety drives unplanned highway closures during wildfire season

PHOENIX – It’s summer in Arizona and with that comes blistering heat and wildfires that can cause travelers delays when there’s an unplanned highway closure. 

During these highway closures, the

Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.
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23 July 2024

ADOT’s Safety Message Contest back for its 8th year

PHOENIX – If you’ve driven down the highway and seen a creative traffic safety message on one of the overhead signs and wanted to write one yourself … now is your chance. 

For the eighth year, the

US 95 WMC to Imperial Dam Rd Widening
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US 95, Wellton Mohawk Canal Road to Imperial Dam Road widening

The Arizona Department of Transportation is designing a project to widen US 95 between the Wellton-Mohawk Canal (milepost 38.5) and Imperial Dam Road (milepost 43.4).
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US 191: Table Top Road Pavement Rehabilitation

The Arizona Department of Transportation is completing a pavement rehabilitation project located in Greenlee County on US 191 between milepost 160 and 173 near the Town of Clifton.

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to prepare for restrictions and delays on State Route 79 from the Fannin-McFarland Aqueduct at milepost 132 (north of Salazar Street) to Jason Lopez Circle at milepost 135 in Florence while crews perform a pavement improvement project. Crews will perform nightwork from 8 p.m. to  8 a.m. Sunday, July, 21 through Friday, July 26. The remainder of the work will be completed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug 25. The heaviest delays are expected July 22 through July 27 while crews perform the milling and paving portion of the project. 

Drivers should prepare for:

  • A reduced speed limit of 25 mph
  • 12-ft width restriction
  • Flagging operation to help drivers navigate the area

Schedule is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.
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