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ADOT snowplow parked along highway
01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.
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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.
01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.
01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...
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05/10/2020

Where in AZ??

We're taking you for a virtual drive on this Sunday afternoon!
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Kids Safety Message Drawing - Be Careful in the Rain
05/08/2020

ADOT Kids: Here are your safety messages!

Every one of these creative messages showed how much you all care about keeping Arizona safe. We had a great time reading them.
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Cars at an intersection under a freeway overpass with a sign reading Maricopa Fwy at dusk.
05/08/2020

New I-17 bridge at Central Avenue allowing for future advances

Work to build a new, larger Interstate 17 bridge over Central Avenue south of downtown Phoenix is now underway as ADOT and partner agencies look ahead to improvements beyond the freeway itself. But the progress also means drivers should...
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Line of cement trucks entering batch plant
05/07/2020

Transportation Defined: Batch plant

Today we are taking a look at batch plants and how they help projects be more efficient and cost effective.
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adot kids activity of underpass with wall decor art
05/06/2020

ADOT Kids Activity: How would you decorate a freeway?

Imagine the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway without any designs on its bridges, ramps and sound walls? What drawings and colors would you use? What plants would line the roadway? This activity makes you the designer.
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Graphic showing ADOT Alerts logo and 511 Arizona logo on smartphone
05/06/2020

Face off: AZ 511 app versus ADOT Alerts app

ADOT offers two apps for drivers, but which one is right for you?
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Safety Annual calendar features cover drawing by ADOT children
05/05/2020

ADOT Kids: There are many ways to promote safety

We hope an ADOT calendar featuring drawings and messages by children and grandchildren of our employees inspires you to find even more ways to promote safety where you live.
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05/05/2020

Adopt a Highway: Overgaard Ponderosa Lions Club ‘Keep It Grand’

One White Mountain community group has maintained 2 miles of State Route 277 for 15 years.
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Attenuator truck on a freeway
05/04/2020

ADOT Kids: More Zoom video backgrounds!

EDITOR'S NOTE: During this unprecedented time, ADOT is creating transportation activities for kids. Please visit azdot.gov/ADOTKids or use the hashtag #ADOTKids on ADOT's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see what we have going on...
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Close up of fog sealing
05/04/2020

Transportation Defined: Fog Seal

Today's Transportation Defined is all about pavement preservation. Let's talk about fog sealing.
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