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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 asking you to identify the location of a two-lane highway in today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
ADOT Director John Halikowski explains why everyone needs to realize the importance of infrastructure and protect its value by making investments for the future.
We continue Infrastructure Week 2019 by exploring videos of just some of ADOT's projects that have improved the quality of life in Greater Arizona.
The entries are reminders that the best way to make roads safer is changing our own driving habits and encouraging those around us to change theirs.
When a pier needed to support a ramp would otherwise need to be in the middle of travel lanes below, ADOT engineers call on this support structure that straddles traffic.
Here's a look at the simple engineering behind the ubiquitous work zone concrete barrier.
South Mountain Freeway crews are wasting no time moving onto the final phase of construction for the 40th Street traffic interchange in Ahwatukee.
What does infrastructure mean when it comes to Arizona's highway system? Here are some numbers.
Vibrant flowers are again featured in today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
State Route 67, also known as the Jacob Lake to Grand Canyon Highway, is one of Arizona's most scenic summer drives.