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This week, we're grateful to have a State Trooper on the ADOT podcast to not just explain Arizona's Move Over Law but the white-knuckle experience of being stopped next to traffic.
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.

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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.
For the #ADOTKids out there, bicycles are how you get around. Since we are interested in all forms of transportation at ADOT, here are some tips to remain safe while riding through your neighborhood!
This body of water is a popular recreational area for many. Join our weekly challenge if you can identify this spot.
Arizona is full of scenic roads, but it's hard to beat State Route 260 as it winds its way between Cottonwood and the White Mountains.
Nothing ruins a great shot of Arizona's beautiful scenery like someone's trash. But, picture being the one who helps ensure the state looks camera ready by adopting a mile of highway.
Whether it's the satisfying geometry of a bridge's lines and shapes or the sheer immensity of its size, the various construction stages are a sight to see. When it comes to the new Pinto Creek Bridge on US 60, you have the added appeal of stunning desert scenery and staggering slopes set against an Arizona blue sky.
Things are looking pretty bright for our project to install LED lighting in the Deck Park Tunnel - pun intended.
Whether you are on two wheels or four, now is the time to make motorcycle safety a priority.
If you're looking for a scenic Arizona drive, today's "Where in AZ??" location might be a good one!
You are never too young to care about your community, something demonstrated recently by a group of middle school students who helped clean up a section of US 191 near Morenci.