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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.

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.

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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Rain storm near highway

07/26/2019

Bad weather day from 1917 reminds us to be prepared

On this date in 1917, some heavy weather took a toll on the Ajo Highway and in Flagstaff. It's as good a reason as any to talk about driving safely in bad weather.

07/25/2019

Throwback Thursday: A half century later

Can you pick out where this picture in the Valley was taken more than 50 years ago?

Image of first issue of Arizona Highways

07/25/2019

Throwback Thursday: Nearly a century ago, Arizona Highways was a little different

The first issue of Arizona Highways, published 98 years ago, was not the same as what you would expect today.

ADOT officer assists individual at event

07/24/2019

Enforcement and Compliance officers lend hand at Peoria homeless outreach event

Members of ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division recently volunteered their time at homeless outreach event in Peoria.

Aerial view of freeway

07/23/2019

From the Director: Accomplishing the 'to do' list

With fiscal year 2019 now behind us, ADOT Director John Halikowski talks about what the agency has crossed off it's to-do list.

Several vehicles drive up a divided highway overpass on a clear day, with streetlights lining both sides and a rocky median in the center.

07/22/2019

Independence for Maricopa drivers

Thanks to a new overpass that is part of a $55 million ADOT improvement project, drivers no longer have to wait for trains crossing SR 347.

07/21/2019

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge continues this week. Join us on social media to participate!

Rebar reminiscent of meerkats standing on hind legs

07/19/2019

Art of Transportation: Metal meerkats

Our photographer was seeing meerkats at the project to expand Pinnacle Peak over Interstate 17.

Black and white image of Claypool Tunnel

07/18/2019

Throwback Thursday: Claypool Tunnel

If you feel like a hike, you can visit the original highway tunnel that connected Superior and Miami.

07/17/2019

They're keeping Arizona grand by adopting high country highways

Some Adopt a Highway volunteers enjoy the mountains while clearing roadside litter near their cabins.