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11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!
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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 construction worker in safety gear secures a large steel beam with bolts on a bridge structure while a crane and other equipment are visible nearby.
11/12/2020

Strength in numbers: Steel girders placed for I-17 bridge project

They say there is strength in numbers - and that is especially true when it comes to the girders used for bridges like the one on Interstate 17 over Central Avenue.
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Photos of four highways honoring Native American veterans
11/11/2020

Highways in northeastern Arizona honor Native American veterans

There are many highways in Arizona named in honor of veterans, but portions of three in the northeast part of the state seek to honor Native Americans who have served in the military.
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Map of US 80
11/10/2020

US 80: Mother of Arizona highways

It's long gone, but you can still see the legacy of old US 80 across the southern half of Arizona virtually everywhere.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior
11/09/2020

A Superior state of mind along US 60

A little bit of everything is a reason to visit the town of Superior, off US 60.
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Snow falls heavily on pine trees in a wintry forest; “Prayers for Snow” essay title appears on the right.
11/06/2020

No matter where you are, Arizona Highways brings a piece of home

Arizona Highways is read and loved around the world, which is why it came as no surprise that it has receive yet more accolades.
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Truck drives past message board in I-10 dust detection system
11/04/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
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Four examples of highway designation signs with different colors
11/03/2020

A colorful chapter in state transportation history

Sixty years ago, Arizona drivers encountered highway signs that were a little more splashy.
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A large sign reads Welcome to Seligman, Birth Place of Historic Route 66 with mountains and blue sky in the background.
10/30/2020

You can still get your kicks

The world famous Route 66 may have been decommissioned 35 years ago, but here in Arizona you can still cruise through some of those memories.
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Van uses exit ramp at Grand Avenue interchange with 35th Avenue.
10/29/2020

We want your help to improve the Grand/35th avenues intersection

What would you like to see happen at Grand and 35th avenues? We have some ideas, but want to hear from you as part of an improvement study in the area!
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ADOT snowplow clears snow on highway in Arizona’s mountain areas
10/28/2020

ADOT prepares for return of snowplowing season

It may still be a little warm outside, but it's never too early to start preparing for winter storms.
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