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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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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
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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Gracie the kitten
03/23/2020

Highway Hawk's kitten has a home: mine!

From clinging to a grate on US 60 to being adopted by an ADOT employee, Gracie (formerly Millie) is one lucky kitty! Gracie's new human tells us how she's doing since finding her new home.
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A graphic banner for ADOT's 2021–2025 tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, featuring highways, construction equipment, and road project images.
03/20/2020

2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Program comment period opens

Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired. Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone...
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Black and white image of man looking at display board
03/19/2020

Throwback Thursday: Take a moment to learn something new

Local information always gives each of our 27 rest areas their own individual flare. Today we take a look at how we provided that back in the day.
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Rendering with aerial view of future Interstate 10 interchange with Ruthrauff Road
03/18/2020

Weekend traffic shift will move forward new I-10 interchange in Tucson

If your daily commute takes you along Interstate 10 in northwest Tucson, get ready to see some big changes to the highway’s configuration by the end of this weekend.
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Eight people stand smiling and giving thumbs up in a classroom, with a sign for ADOT Construction Academy Classes and an OSHA 10 presentation on the screen behind them.
03/17/2020

Special Construction Academy session helping women moved into construction

Our last Construction Academy session is different from the rest by specifically helping women find a career in the industry.
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A modern pedestrian bridge with a geometric design spans over a busy highway under a clear blue sky. Cars travel beneath the bridge.
03/16/2020

New pedestrian bridge across I-19 offers easier access

As we revamped Interstate 19 at Ajo Way in Tucson, we also took the opportunity to make a pedestrian bridge more accessible for everyone.
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Governor Ducey and sign that marks SR 189 project groundbreaking
03/13/2020

A big day not just for Nogales but for all of Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey and others gathered in Nogales to break ground for a project improving State Route 189, the 3.75-mile state highway connecting the Mariposa Port of Entry and Interstate 19.
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Image of SR 87 with curve warning painted on road
03/12/2020

Throwback Thursday: The turning point

An undated photo warning drivers about a tight turn ahead gives us the chance to talk a bit about the history of State Route 87 north of Payson.
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Traffic camera image showing freeway traffic and stadium parking lot
03/11/2020

Don't strike out going to and from the ol' ball game

With spring training baseball happening across the Valley, it's time to review the rules for making sure everyone can enjoy the drive to and from the game.
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Frank Dorizio with his ADOT truck
03/10/2020

Frank's final call is a lesson for all of us

“6 Tom 16” In following the tradition of the fire service and law enforcement, ADOT issued a final radio call for fallen Incident Response Unit member Frank Dorizio Tuesday following his memorial service in Tempe. That was Frank’s call sign...
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