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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.
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05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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An electronic message board near a highway displays the message, "celebrate freedom, independence and designated drivers."
07/04/2024

This July 4, only sparklers should be lit

As Arizonans celebrate Independence Day with hot dogs, cookouts, fireworks and time by the pool, we at ADOT want to remind drivers to make sure you have a plan to get home safely if the celebrations include alcohol. Whether that’s calling a...
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Four before-and-after photographs that show how much earth blasting removed.
07/04/2024

ADOT Kids: Building highways is a blast!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to move mountains? Let’s dig in and learn more! The I-17 Improvement Project corridor is one example of an ADOT project that required entire sections of the mountainsides to be blasted and excavated to...
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07/03/2024

What was happening at ADOT in July 1974?

Like many large organizations or companies, ADOT has a internal publications aimed at keeping employees up-to-date on agency issues. Back in July 1974, when the state legislature created the Arizona Department of Transportation when it...
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Two people pose for a photo during a litter clean-up event near a road.
07/02/2024

Adopt a Highway: Register early for ADOT cleanup on National CleanUp Day

Plan ahead and register for National CleanUp Day, Sept. 21, 2024.
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07/01/2024

Taking a trip through transportation history

Tucked away in an unassuming government office building in the West Valley is a storage room that's like a portal to a bygone era. The mundane appearance of the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division building in Phoenix belies the more fascinating...
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Specialty plates featured in June.
06/28/2024

June recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

In Arizona we have more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a wide range of causes or charities. To boost awareness, we spotlight one specialty license plate a week on social media.
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06/27/2024

National Summer Transportation Institute lauds ADOT with hopes of inspiring students

During a June 13, field trip to the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project, the project office, and the Traffic Operations Center in Phoenix, high school students from all over the state witnessed the varying jobs and careers that are available at ADOT in the transportation industry.
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06/26/2024

Podcast: Let's catch you up on our exciting project improving Interstate 17

You don't want to miss the lastest episode of our podcast, On the Road With ADOT. In just a few minutes, you'll be up to speed on exciting improvements coming to I-17 north of Phoenix.
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A group of people gather alongside a rural highway, posing for a photo beneath an adopt a highway sign.
06/25/2024

Adopt a Highway: Love, life and litter-free on State Route 87

When Lucinda Ramirez’ husband, Fred, unexpectedly passed away 20 years ago, their family decided to get involved with ADOT’s Adopt a Highway program in his memory. Fred Ramirez had worked 10 years as a highway and bridge inspector for ADOT...
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06/24/2024

After summer vacation get the AZ Travel ID and be ready to travel next summer

Summer is here, schools are out and people are already packing the airports for the annual migration known as summer vacation. While other states travel to warmer locations, here in Arizona we travel to get away from the summer sun and heat...
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