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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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04/15/2019

"My AZ511" makes travel personal

The new mobile-friendly AZ511.gov system that provides up-to-the-minute conditions along Arizona’s highways can also be tailor-made to suit your personal travel needs.

04/14/2019

Where in AZ??

We're exploring a rocky outcropping in today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

04/12/2019

Working group advances ADOT's coordination with American Indian tribes

ADOT is adding a new element to the way we coordinate with American Indian tribes across the state.

04/11/2019

Governor proclaims: Let's hear it for Arizona's volunteers

To celebrate, we're sharing a note from ADOT to the many Adopt a Highway volunteers who help make Arizona a nicer, cleaner place.

A display of orange and yellow hard hats honors fallen highway workers, with a memorial banner and US flags in the background.

04/10/2019

A reminder of what National Work Zone Awareness week is about

This memorial for National Work Zone Awareness Week reminds us how serious construction zone safety is.

Road work

04/09/2019

From the Director: Too many crashes are occurring in work zones

During Work Zone Awareness Week, we are doing our best again to engage the public about how to stay safe in work zones.

04/08/2019

Adopt a Highway Volunteers appreciated all year, not just during National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, so we wanted to highlight some kudos one of our Adopt a Highway volunteers in Green Valley has received.

04/07/2019

Where in AZ??

It's wildflower season in Arizona and today's "Where in AZ??" challenge features some brightly colored blooms.

Interstate 11 environmental impact statement graphic

04/05/2019

From the Director: Formal comment period begins for Interstate 11

I value input from the public in this important step as we continue to study I-11.

Black and white historic image of I-19

04/04/2019

Throwback Thursday: Before the town

For today's Throwback Thursday, we have a little "remember when?" for people who live south of Tucson.