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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.
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Pyramid structure marking Hi Jolly's grave
10/24/2018

From Hi Jolly to Tom Mix, you'll find history along roadways

Plaques on hundreds of monuments and markers tell stories of fallen soldiers, explorers, cowboys, Native Americans, miners, engineers, town founders and more.
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10/22/2018

ADOT Communications wins national awards for Twitter, newsletter

The awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored our agency's efforts to inform the public and our own employees.
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10/21/2018

Where in AZ??

We're challenging you with a historic statue for this week's "Where in AZ??" contest.
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10/19/2018

Two Adopt a Highway volunteers hang up their reflective safety vests after 14 years

Walt and Nancy Einsele of Kirkland Junction have made State Route 89 near Wilhoit nicer for everyone using the highway.
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A drone pilot operates a drone in Sedona
10/18/2018

Drones provide awe-inspiring perspective on highways, projects, landscapes

Using a federal grant, ADOT recently obtained two drones and certified two pilots to help share views of projects and landscapes.
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Hand on steering wheel
10/17/2018

Focus On Driving: National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27

With vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it’s a good time for parents to remind teen drivers that simple actions can make you safer.
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US 89 roadwork
10/16/2018

From the Director: There’s value in partnerships

The recent emergency repairs to US 89 in northern Arizona illustrate the importance of partnerships.
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People at public meeting look at tabletop map
10/15/2018

Sonoran Corridor, I-11: Different proposals, similar goals for public involvement

We're conducting two environmental studies involving southern Arizona: Interstate 11 and the Sonoran Corridor. Here's an explanation of each.
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10/13/2018

Where in AZ??

Is it a remote spot or the outskirts of a big city? If you know, join our "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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It Can Stop - Domestic Violence
10/12/2018

ADOT helps Light AZ Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Answering Governor Doug Ducey's call, ADOT is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month by bathing our building closest to the State Capitol in purple light.
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