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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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4 years of MVD Community Connections
07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.
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AAH four volunteer collage
06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.
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A long metal guardrail rests on two rolling carts inside a spacious industrial warehouse with large doors and concrete floors.
07/13/2022

It's got a funny name, but it's making guardrail repairs easier

Guardrail crabs aren't an actual crustacean, but an invention that saves times and increases safety.
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07/11/2022

How well do you know Arizona's bridges?

A bridge quiz!
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Completed bridge
07/06/2022

Don’t burn bridges, unless they're rebuilt with innovative techniques

They say it’s a good idea not to burn your bridges and we're inclined to agree. But if they're going to be replaced with a brand-spanking new bridge, then why not?
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07/01/2022

Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a logo journey through time

Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a trip through the years, recounting the agency’s history through our instantly-recognizable logos.
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06/30/2022

ADOT has some celebrating to do this week

Hey, ADOT Kids! There is a birthday coming up on July 1! Do you want to guess who will be celebrating? It’s ADOT’s 48th birthday! On July 1, 1974, the Arizona Highway Department officially became the Arizona Department of Transportation...
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Worker removes tire tread from side of freeway
06/28/2022

Hot weather means more “gators” showing up on Arizona’s highways

Shreds of tire treads have gained the nickname “gators” because many of them look like an alligator's back floating on the water’s surface. During National Tire Safety Awareness Week, we have tips for staying gator-free.
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A divided highway with a few cars, bordered by trees and dry grass under a cloudy sky.
06/27/2022

Pack your patience when heading south from Flagstaff this summer

A much-needed project on southbound I-17 south of Flagstaff will repair years of damage from winter weather.
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A highway near Picacho Peak is barely visible due to thick dust from a sandstorm, with very low visibility and a faint traffic sign in the background.
06/22/2022

On I-10, ADOT’s dust detection system ready to battle its third monsoon season

This monsoon season marks the third year ADOT is working to make the drive safer with our dust detection and warning system spanning 10 miles of the highway that’s most prone to wind-blown dust.
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06/21/2022

Adopt a Highway: Volunteer safety in Arizona, the heat is on!

June 21 is the official first day of summer and with that brings an added layer of safety for Adopt a Highway volunteers to consider.
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A large crane lifts a concrete bridge beam into place at a construction site, with workers in safety gear observing below.
06/20/2022

The Whys Behind Weekend Highway Closures

Sometimes the work we do, such as setting girders for a new bridge, requires fully closing the highway to keep everyone safe. This 150-long girder weighs more than 70 tons. It was recently set over I-10 near 48th Street.
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