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Adopt a Highway volunteer holds up a piece of litter.

12/27/2025

PODCAST: Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026

On this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie explains how you can get involved and help keep Arizona grand.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive calmly.

12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...

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Blanket made of squares created by ADOT employees.

12/24/2025

Adopt an Angel: ADOT employees give back to colleagues and the community

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our employees, the Adopt an Angel program helped 43 ADOT families this holiday season and fulfilled more than 200 wishes.

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Where in AZ??

We're featuring a unique building for today's Where in AZ?? challenge.

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05/01/2020

ADOT Kids: Art and answers to your bridge questions!

We’re excited that so many kids sent us bridge designs and asked questions about bridges.

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Cartoon of terrified parent in passenger seat yelling "STOP!" at teen driver on phone

05/01/2020

Teen vs. Parent Quiz: Who knows more about safe driving?

As summer arrives, many teens will be spending more time practicing their driving skills and preparing for the driver license test. Along with the preparation can come a struggle between parent and teen of how to drive and who "knows it...

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04/30/2020

Throwback Thursday: Building forward

We have a photo of construction along State Route 188 that allows us to take a look at the history of this rural route.

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DMS messaging sign saying seat belts you're my best friend

04/29/2020

ADOT Kids Activity: Create your own safety message!

Have you seen the fun safety messages ADOT puts on its highway boards? Well, here's your chance to tell us what you would put up there if you could! Send us your safety message suggestions and questions in our latest activity.

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