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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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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to drive with focus.
10/31/2026

Drive with focus this Halloween

Spooky frights and buckets of candy await on Halloween, but we want to remind drivers to stay focused on the road and not get distracted by thoughts of ghosts and haunted houses. If you’re driving on state highways this weekend, you might...
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A white envelope from ADOT Motor Vehicle Division with a window showing an address, marked License Plate and Registration Card Enclosed on a black textured surface.
07/08/2021

There’s more than a license plate in that envelope

When you get your license plate in the mail, be sure the check the entire envelope!
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Construction workers build the Rio de Flag Bridge in Flagstaff Arizona. A public transit bus and traffic barriers are visible in the background.
07/06/2021

Rio de Flag Wash bridge in place using innovative method

If you haven't had a chance to drive over new Rio de Flag bridge, we have a preview of what you'll see once you do along with the work that went into making it happen.
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07/01/2021

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers make lemonade

Volunteers often make lemonade out of lemons.
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Rural freeway traffic viewed from above
06/30/2021

From the Director: Maintaining, upgrading and improving safety is the name of the game

ADOT Director Halikowski talks about balancing needs and wants in the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.
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A person checks the air pressure of a car tire using a digital tire pressure gauge, with the gauge pressed against the tire’s valve stem.
06/29/2021

Get your vehicle in monsoon shape!

Is your car rainstorm ready? Monsoon season is here and it's important for you and your car to be ready.
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06/28/2021

Adopt a Highway: Judie’s 20-year memorial on State Route 69

Inspiration comes in many forms. In the case of Lina Rodriguez, it happened on a road trip.
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Road Closed sign
06/25/2021

From the Director: Give Road Crews Some Courtesy During Wildfire Closures

ADOT Director Halikowski explains the role ADOT crews have in wildfire road closures and the challenges they face.
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Workers operate large drill
06/24/2021

Here’s the drill about current pre-construction activity along Interstate 10 in metro-Phoenix

You may have noticed the large drilling equipment along I-10 at the Broadway Curve. If you've wondered what it's all about, this blog is for you!
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Forest on fire
06/22/2021

Has a fire closed this highway? ADOT can tell you.

How are you supposed to know when an event like the Telegraph fire closes a highway? ADOT offers you a number of free-of-charge options.
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Road Crew working on the Pavement
06/21/2021

Let's talk pavement preservation - and why you'll see it this summer

We mention it a lot, but what is pavement preservation? We break down the work and considerations that goes into maintaining Arizona's highways and freeways.
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