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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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Steel truss bridge spans a rocky canyon with green shrubs and a river below, under a clear blue sky.
05/03/2021

The other Salt River bridge

This century-old other bridge over the Salt River deserves some recognition.
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Old fence in grassy desert with mountains
05/02/2021

Where in AZ?? 05/02/21

Our weekly challenge features a unique Arizona image and this week is no different.
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Work Zone Safety Awarness message on freeway board
04/30/2021

Work zone awareness is needed at all times

As National Work Zone Awareness Week comes to an end, we hope the message of work zone safety is something that stays with all drivers.
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Work zone with lighted barricades
04/28/2021

From the Director: It's risky business in work zones for both crews and drivers

Did you know that two highway workers have been injured this year while working on projects? That's why National Work Zone Awareness Week is so important. ADOT's director shares his thoughts.
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04/27/2021

Celebrating 10 years of who, what, when, where, why and how

ADOT has been posting to its blog for 10 years now, but the entire time we've had one mission - to give you the inside look at what we do and how and why we do it.
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AZMVDNOW welcome screen
04/26/2021

What’s the difference between AZMVDNow and ServiceArizona?

A year ago we introduced AZMVDNow.gov to help you complete MVD services on the Internet. But what about ServiceArizona.com? This is how the two work together to get you out of the MVD and onto the road.
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Desert scene with mountains
04/25/2021

Where in AZ?? 04/25/21

Join our weekly challenge that test's your Arizona knowledge!
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04/23/2021

Adopt a Highway: The true treasures of National Volunteer Week

A $20 bill inside a water bottle, a new elf hat with tag still attached, an old cannonball...our volunteers have seen and cleaned it all. But while these oddities are fun to recount, the true treasure of the roadside shoulder are those who volunteer regularly to clean it.
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Aerial view of a highway under construction with vehicles, equipment, and buildings nearby; part of the road is unfinished while traffic moves on adjacent lanes.
04/22/2021

State Route 189 work enters the home stretch

After a year's work, the new ramps connecting SR 189 and I-19 are almost ready. And with them, a better day for commercial trucking and safety in Nogales.
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Gila County Sheriff Adopt a Highway volunteers
04/21/2021

Adopt a Highway: Gila County Sheriff volunteers serve community along SR 188

The Gila County Sheriff's Office is no stranger to serving their community. So it should come as no surprise that they have been recognized as Outstanding Volunteers for their dedication to keep mile 256 of State Route 188 clean.
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