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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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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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03/15/2020

Where in AZ??

It's a wintery scene for this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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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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Graphic with tips on quick clearance
03/09/2020

Driving Safety Home: Quick Clearance

Dallas Hammit, the state engineer, reminds people involved in a non-injury crash to practice quick clearance for the safety of themselves and other drivers.
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Prescott MVD office sign
03/03/2020

From big rigs to doughnut trucks, MVD has good news for commercial drivers

We here at the ol' ADOT ranch love the men and women who ply the roadways in commercial vehicles. Whether it's driving a big rig all over the fruited plain or delivering doughnuts to the local gas station, commercial drivers are, in many...
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