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Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...
On April 23, 2023, while assisting at the scene of a crash, Derek Parish with ADOT’s Incident Response Unit – sponsored by GEICO – faced a terrifying moment as an oncoming vehicle sped toward him. We're sharing his story this national Move Over Day to highlight the life-saving importance of Arizona's "Move Over" law.
Spend a few minutes with ADOT Director Jennifer Toth and host Doug Nintzel and we hope you'll take the following to heart: Choosing not to speed, choosing not to drive impaired, choosing to wear a seat belt and making other simple choices will result in fewer life-altering crashes on all Arizona roadways.

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Once the project at Pinto Creek bridge on US 60 is done, ADOT will have accomplished more than just replacing a bridge. It will have helped experts preserve an endangered species of cactus that grows in the area.
Let us just take a moment to say how much we love I-40. How much, you might ask? Oh, we love it to the tune of $275 million.