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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.

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.

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.

10 July 2024

CANCELED: Westbound I-10 closure between SR 143 and I-17 (July 12-15)

The Arizona Department of Transportation has canceled an Interstate 10 closure between State Route 143 and Interstate 17 that had been scheduled for Friday evening to early Monday, July 12-15.

PODCAST: On ADOT's 50th anniversary spend time with a 50-year employee

In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, we're marking our 50th anniversary as the Arizona Department of Transportation. LeRoy Brady, our chief landscape architect and a 50-year employee, shares his memories and experiences with our host, Doug Nintzel.

Map of Interstate 17 restrictions this weekend in the north Valley

9 July 2024