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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.

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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

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10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.

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From the Director: Changing driver behavior is key to reducing traffic fatalities and crashes

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report for last year has been released and ADOT Director Halikowski shares his thoughts about the report.

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Equipment removing asphalt and conveying it into a truck trailer

08/02/2021

Rubberized asphalt removal is the first step to the reconstruction of the I-10 Broadway Curve

The I-10 Broadway Curve project has kicked off and drivers will start noticing changes in the construction area.

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An ADOT engineer in training is shown at a project site.

07/30/2021

For these trainees, the road to engineering starts with ADOT

New engineers extol the virtues of ADOT's Engineer-in-Training program, including the pleasant atmosphere, hands-on training, mentorship and the ability to be a part of major projects from start to finish.

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07/29/2021

From the Director: Life is a highway

We've announced the 2021 ADOT Safety Message Contest winners!

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07/27/2021

Bid on an ADOT truck

You can bid on surplus ADOT equipment and vehicles from the comfort of your home.

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07/22/2021

Some deep questions from 1969

Are you a courteous driver? This article from 1969 has us asking ourselves this deep question.

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A white ADOT truck is parked on the roadside near a brown sign marking State Route 89 as Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Hwy, under a clear sky.

07/21/2021

SR 89 renamed in honor of Granite Mountain Hotshots

A stretch of State Route 89 is now known as “Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Highway” in honor of the brave firefighters who were lost battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013.

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