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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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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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Large stone sundial with Roman numerals, an upright triangular gnomon, and an inscribed text in the center, set in a paved outdoor area.
11/09/2018

Memorial at Sunset Point honors fallen transportation workers

Sunset Point is ADOT's busiest rest area and is known to drivers on Interstate 17 for its grand vistas. But it also is home to another unique feature - a sundial memorial to fallen ADOT employees.
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11/08/2018

From the Director: ADOT has special teams responding to traffic incidents

These men and women are highly trained individuals, especially in traffic incident management procedures and techniques.
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11/07/2018

Value engineering saves time, reduces motorist inconvenience on I-17 improvement

Value engineering used by ADOT and its contractors is designed to deliver superior final products in less time without additional cost.
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Adopt a Highway Clint Fluhr memorial sign
11/06/2018

Adopt a Highway: Remembering Arizona’s memorial groups

Over 400 groups statewide adopted their segments as a memorial or remembrance of a friend or family member close to them.
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11/05/2018

Did you know you can toss your old license plate?

No need to bring your old license plate back to an MVD office. Just toss it in the recycling bin.
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Truck at port of entry with driver and officer
11/01/2018

Throwback Thursday: A friendly smile and helping hand at commercial ports

Let's look back to the days when Motor Vehicle Division officers manned ports of entry to illustrate ADOT's continuing support of commercial travel and safety.
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10/31/2018

Keeping drivers, pedestrians safe on Halloween

Encouraging drivers to make safe driving decisions, ADOT is displaying two Halloween-themed safety messages on overhead signs statewide.
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Construction Academy classroom with attendees
10/29/2018

ADOT-sponsored program offers a hand up to construction careers

Our Construction Academy helps economically disadvantaged individuals, including the unemployed, get the training and equipment they need to begin careers in transportation construction.
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10/26/2018

Temporary bridge, permanent benefits

Motorists using I-10 in Tucson are using much-improved bridges at Wilmot Road without having to endure major delays during construction.
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Two black and white images of Highway Hawk
10/25/2018

Throwback Thursday: The Highway Hawk was one busy bird

From parades and county fairs to school assemblies and community events, ADOT’s official mascot made it a mission to educate children and adults about highway safety.
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