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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.
10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...
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On the Road With ADOT logo
10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.
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SR 473 Perry Family Volunteer Collage 2026
10/07/2026

Adopt a Highway legacy eight years strong

Since 2018, Perry family cleanups have removed more than 700 pounds of trash from a single mile.
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A snowplow clears a snow-covered road beneath an overpass on a wintry day.
11/29/2018

It's a cold fact: Many Arizonans don't know snow deeply

If you were born and raised south of Cordes Junction, let’s face it: You’re probably not an expert when it comes to driving in snow. We're here to help.
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11/26/2018

Improvements make for smoother, safer ride on SR 88

ADOT just completed about $6.5 million of improvements to State Route 88. But the keys to safe driving on Apache Trail remain in drivers' hands.
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11/23/2018

Adopt a Highway: Forget naming a star

Many of us are searching for the perfect gift on this Black Friday. Instead of naming a star for someone, how about being a start yourself by helping keep highways litter-free?
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11/21/2018

From the Director: Transportation investments continue for I-10

Our commitment to improving safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson is evident in past, present and future projects.
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Tucson stop light map
11/20/2018

Running late? New smart signals may make your morning

You aren't imagining it - thanks to the installation of adaptive traffic signals along Oracle Road/State Route 77, drivers along this busy route into Tucson are saving a few minutes on each trip.
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Wrong Way System award and man holding it
11/19/2018

ADOT takes home award for I-17 wrong-way system

Our wrong-way vehicle alert system being tested along a stretch of I-17 in Phoenix has earned a special award for innovation.
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Highway sign saying Future Interstate 11 Corridor
11/16/2018

From the Director: ADOT making progress on Interstate 11

For example, we're investing another $155 million for improvements to US 93 over the next five years.
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Sacaton Rest Area sign
11/15/2018

VIDEO: Renovated Sacaton Rest Area reopens along Interstate 10

Among other things, rest areas are places to stretch legs, walk pets, have picnic lunches and safely use phones and other mobile electronic devices.
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Freeway message board promoting quick clearance
11/14/2018

Don't dally after a minor crash. It's the law.

If you are in the fender bender, the most crucial thing to remember is simple: Move over. Get out of the travel lanes. You don’t have to preserve the scene of non-injury crash.
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Six people standing behind a table with a banner that says Turkeys for troops
11/13/2018

ADOT is involved in the communities we serve

Members of ADOT’s Northwest District spent Veterans Day participating in a Turkeys for Troops event held in Prescott by the AZ Heroes to Hometowns Foundation.
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