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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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Black and white photo of a concrete bridge with metal railings crossing over a road, with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation surrounding the structure.

06/21/2019

Form and function meet in old Ligurta Underpass

The Ligurta Underpass is one of Arizona's best examples of clean design in a World War II-era rural bridge.

Closeup of helicoil

06/20/2019

Throwback Thursday: I-10's rejected helicoils

The Deck Park Tunnel has been a planned feature for Interstate 10 through Phoenix since the 1980s. But before that, concepts included something a little more interesting.

Hydrovac Truck

06/19/2019

ADOT's hydrovac helps keep things flowing

Litter is no joke, neither is the effort necessary to keep our 59 pump stations along Valley freeways clean and maintained. That's where ADOT's hydrovac comes in.

Tire treads removed from freeways

06/18/2019

As temperatures rise, look out for 'gators' on the highway

As summer temperatures climb, so does the number of "road gators" we see on state highways.

Drive like the person your dog thinks you are

06/17/2019

From the Director: Man's best friend safety message wins ADOT contest

Drive safely on the roads this week. Make your dog proud.

06/16/2019

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday afternoon so that means another "Where in AZ??" challenge!

Large items removed from freeways

06/14/2019

Driving Safety Home: Once again, secure your load

What part of driving safely happens before you even get behind the wheel? Dallas Hammit, ADOT's state engineer, explains something we all should do.

Black and white historic image of car on SR 88

06/13/2019

Throwback Thursday: State Route 88

SR 88 is more than just the road to Canyon Lake. More than a century old, this curving highway was instrumental in the construction of Roosevelt Dam.

I-17 Flex Lane Map

06/12/2019

State budget provides for full I-17 improvement north of Valley

See a video showing what's coming to this busy freeway between Anthem and Sunset Point.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/11/2019

From the Director: Don’t let dust get in your eyes

It's almost monsoon season, which also means dust storms. Our director shares his thoughts about safe driving during this time of year.