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Arizona Travel ID
12/28/2025

The Arizona Travel ID can help you avoid a new federal fee

Starting on Feb. 1, those who do not have a federally compliant credential like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID will be charged $45 for the new TSA ConfirmID service to get you through TSA security for up to 10 days.
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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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Historic black and white image of the Broadway Curve
12/19/2019

Throwback Thursday: Building the curve

We're thinking a lot about the Broadway Curve right now, which makes this photo particularly fitting.
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12/18/2019

A view of the South Mountain Freeway from above

We are close to when the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will be open to traffic. Before that happens, you can see what makes this addition to our highway system unique in this video.
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State balladeer Dolan Ellis plays guitar and sings
12/17/2019

VIDEO: Arizona's official balladeer celebrates I-17 Mystery Tree

The "random act of kindness" by the person or persons decorating a scrub tree near Sunset Point inspired Dolan Ellis to write a song called "Scrubby." He visited ADOT recently to perform it.
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Hi Jolly Monument Quartzsite AZ
12/16/2019

Though it isn't hump day, we're recalling a famous Arizona camel driver

You don’t have to be a fan of Arizona roadside attractions or intrigued by alternative pack animals to appreciate this. But it helps. According to The Associated Press, today is the 117th anniversary of the passing of Hi Jolly, the Syrian...
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12/15/2019

Where in AZ??

We're taking the long-view on this week's "Where in AZ??" image.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer wearing Santa hat
12/13/2019

Adopt a Highway: The gift of you

During the gift-giving season of the holidays, we have our own suggestion about what might be a meaningful present for you and your family.
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12/12/2019

Throwback Thursday: History wrapped up in a bridge

Today we are throwing back to the Bill Williams River bridge on State Route 95 and all the history that one place embodies.
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Cirrus clouds in sky about interchange bridge construction
12/11/2019

Art of Transportation: Clouds and construction with a silver lining

Construction is not always easy or painless, but this project has our heads up in the clouds.
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12/10/2019

Permit Test @ Home making things a bit easier for parents

Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
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12/09/2019

Adopt a Highway: A decade of dedication to volunteerism

When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
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