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

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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Freeway parade reminds motorists to 'Move Over'

An upcoming freeway parade will highlight the importance of Arizona's 'Move Over' law.

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Traffic on Interstate 10 east of Wild Horse Pass, showing several vehicles traveling in both directions on a wide highway through a desert landscape.

10/25/2016

Your view of traffic at az511.gov is now even more current

ADOT has changed how frequently camera images refresh from every 10 seconds to every five seconds.

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A snow plow clears snow from a road in a snowy landscape, spraying snow to the side. Snow-covered grass and hills are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

10/24/2016

How different sources expect winter weather to play out in Arizona

Fall is here and winter weather is just around the corner. Find out what the experts are predicting for winter 2016.

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10/22/2016

From the Director: Don't be a selfish driver

More than 690 and growing. That number represents traffic deaths in Arizona through September.

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10/21/2016

New campaign targets selfish driving

Traffic fatalities on Arizona roads are on pace to exceed 900 for the first time since 2008. You can help change that.

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10/20/2016

Removing detours for new drivers at MVD

MVD has eliminated random road tests for new private driving school grads.

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10/19/2016

Art of Transportation: Fall colors in Prescott

Fall arrives a little later in Arizona than it does across the rest of the country. In this week's Art of Transportation, you can see a few trees near the State Route 69 and State Route 89 traffic interchange in Prescott beginning to turn orange.

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