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Grogginess, yawning, sluggishness — they’re all signs of fatigue. That fatigue can make it harder to get through a workday, and your motor skills can be impaired. If you drive while drowsy, it could result in a crash. So during Drowsy...
One way ADOT helps safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy is operating commercial ports of entry. This is where officers with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) make sure large trucks and other commercial vehicles have proper permits and weight and are safe to operate on state highways.
This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.

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We're hoping right off the bat, you can identify the location of this week's "Where in AZ??" photo!
The Federal Highway Administration is awarding Arizona a $90 million grant to help boost capacity and safety just north of Phoenix.
On this date in 1917, some heavy weather took a toll on the Ajo Highway and in Flagstaff. It's as good a reason as any to talk about driving safely in bad weather.
Can you pick out where this picture in the Valley was taken more than 50 years ago?
The first issue of Arizona Highways, published 98 years ago, was not the same as what you would expect today.
Members of ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division recently volunteered their time at homeless outreach event in Peoria.
With fiscal year 2019 now behind us, ADOT Director John Halikowski talks about what the agency has crossed off it's to-do list.
Thanks to a new overpass that is part of a $55 million ADOT improvement project, drivers no longer have to wait for trains crossing SR 347.
Our "Where in AZ??" challenge continues this week. Join us on social media to participate!
Our photographer was seeing meerkats at the project to expand Pinnacle Peak over Interstate 17.