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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
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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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.
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11/11/2022

ADOT protecting native plants along I-17 as part of Improvement Project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point

Crews are removing viable native vegetation along the 23-mile I-17 improvement project corridor so it can be cared for and closely monitored during construction, then eventually replanted alongside an improved wider highway.
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11/10/2022

Adopt a Highway: Thank you, veteran volunteers

The Arizona Department of Transportation remembers veterans for the commitment made to our great nation and those who continue to serve their communities. Forty-five veterans groups care for adopted segments along state highways throughout...
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A section of barrier fence for elk
11/07/2022

Elk fence reduced crashes, great example of collaboration

A collaboration with the Arizona Game & Fish Department helped to greatly reduce elk-vehicle crashes on this Arizona highway.
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Grand Canyon airport terminal
11/02/2022

Grand Canyon National Park Airport terminal marks 55 years

The Grand Canyon National Park Airport terminal is celebrating 55 years!
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11/01/2022

Bridge builder's identity rediscovered, honored one century after death

Lafe McDaniel died during the construction of the Navajo Bridge, but his identiity and his life had been largely forgotten in the decades after his death.
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10/27/2022

Let’s talk zipper merge

A shorter queue. A lowered risk of rear-end collisions. Increased roadway efficiency. These are the benefits of the zipper merge!
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10/19/2022

Pennywise and Jason may be scary; but don’t be afraid to talk with your teen driver about safe driving habits

October can be a spooky month, but talking with your teen driver about making good decisions behind the wheel should never be frightful.
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10/18/2022

Adopt a Highway: Starlight Pines Homeowners Association celebrates 32 years of volunteerism

One community in Happy Jack is celebrating 32 years of particiption in Arizona's Adopt a Highway program!
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10/17/2022

Tips for your teen driver

National Teen Driver Safety Week is a great time to talk to your new driver about how stay safe on the road.
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The graphic reads MOVE OVER AZ. Every vehicle, every time. Its the law. on a dark background with blurred red and blue lights.
10/15/2022

For incident responders, the roadside is the office, so ‘Move Over’ to keep them safe

Imagine an officer worker sitting at a desk working on the side of the freeway while vehicles whiz by at 65 mph. Pretty dangerous, huh? While the roadside isn’t the normal place for office workers, it is the regular work area for incident...
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