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11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!
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A highway worker directing a wrecked vehicle off the freeway.
11/02/2026

Slow down and move over during Crash Responder Safety Week

November has begun, and that means cooler weather, the start of the holiday season and Crash Responder Safety Week. Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs Nov. 2-6, is held annually to raise awareness about the important work our first...
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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to stay alert.
11/01/2026

Stay awake, alert during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Tossing and turning the night before a major presentation at work. A newborn baby waking all hours of the night. Pulling an all-nighter to study for a final exam. Whatever the reason, we’re exhausted and fatigued. And that fatigue not only...
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11/02/2021

The bridge too tough to die - an appreciation

The old Pinto Creek Bridge was scheduled for demolition last week, but it wasn't going down without a fight.
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A narrow, dimly lit concrete corridor with exposed pipes and wall-mounted lights running along its length.
10/29/2021

The Legend of Tunnel Hallow

Have you ever wondered what lies deep inside the Interstate 10 Deck Park Tunnel?
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Highway sign reads HOCUS POCUS DRIVE WITH FOCUS with a silhouette of a witch on a broomstick flying in front of a full moon in the background. ADOT logo appears in the upper right corner.
10/28/2021

Let's not be "ooky" drivers on Halloween

It's almost Halloween, so it's time to be the good witch and not the bad witch. Be patient, cautious and mindful of a horde of candy seekers.
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10/27/2021

Tombstone gunfight took place 140 years ago on SR 80

The much-romanticized Tombstone gunfight took place 140 years ago on what is now State Route 80.
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A highway with two yellow animal crossing signs reading Watch for Animals and a truck driving ahead under a clear sky. Trees line both sides of the road.
10/26/2021

New “watch for animals” signs protect motorists and wildlife

The new yellow sign design displays a “Watch for Animals” placard underneath the elk symbol to grab motorist's attention about a potential encounter with elk, deer and other wildlife in the roadway.
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State vehicle in ADOT shop
10/25/2021

From the Director: Consolidating state’s vehicle fleet saves money and maximizes resources

ADOT applied Governor Ducey's Arizona Management System principles to help improve fleet management and services.
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Aerial view of Gillespie Dam Bridge
10/24/2021

Gillespie Dam Bridge still standing

It may not look like much from afar ... but the Gillespie Dam bridge is a survivor in one of the most notorious bridge-problem areas in Arizona. Building on the Gila River has always been a challenge. The floodplain is a very turbulent one...
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10/22/2021

Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project office now open for visitors

The Broadway Curve project office is open for business -- and for visits!
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Several cyclists ride uphill on a two-lane rural road with cars following behind. The landscape is dry with grassy hills on both sides.
10/21/2021

Local foundation focuses on bicycle safety while honoring a cyclist lost in tragic crash

Bicyclist safety should be a focus for both drivers and bicyclists.
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10/20/2021

AZ 511 system wins award, but you're the big winner

ADOT was honored when its AZ 511 Traveler Information System was given top honors in a recent awards ceremony, but it was all to benefit you, the motorist!
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