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ADOT representatives accept award
11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...
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AAH SR 87 Starlighters Sept 11 cleanup
11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.
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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.
11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!
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Thermal camera video frame grab showing wrong-way vehicle.
01/08/2019

See the I-17 wrong-way alert system in action

Early Monday, ADOT's I-17 wrong-way vehicle alert system alerted ADOT and DPS to a wrong-way driver on I-17.
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Hi Jolly Monument Quartzsite AZ
01/06/2019

A visit to an unusual tomb in Quartzsite

A visit to an unusual tomb in Quartzsite erected in memory of a former camel driver.
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Wide view of a multi-lane highway with moderate traffic, bordered by trees and buildings, with a hill in the background under a cloudy sky.
01/04/2019

New HD cameras paint a clearer picture of I-19 in Tucson

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, you might say drivers in Tucson now have 7,000 words to paint a vivid picture of their next trip on Interstate 19.
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Image of yellow truck
01/03/2019

Throwback Thursday: Little truck that could

We're sharing the story of 60-year-old truck that has a special place at ADOT.
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Highway electronic sign at night displays the message: DON’T MEET THE REAPER BUCKLE UP above lanes of traffic.
01/02/2019

Looking back at 2018 one safety message at time

Highway safety is important at ADOT and we work to keep it top of mind for drivers throughout the year.
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Graphic listing South Mountain Freeway progress
12/27/2018

For South Mountain Freeway, 2018 has been a year of great progress

Here's a look back at the milestones on the largest single highway project in Arizona history.
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Wrong way driver warning on message board
12/26/2018

Drive-thru small talk reinforces mission to make roads safer

Do you know what to do when there's a wrong-way driver? Read further to find out.
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South Mountain Freeway interchange under construction
12/24/2018

From the Director: A year in review at ADOT

ADOT Director John Halikowski takes a look back at the agency's 2018 accomplishments.
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12/20/2018

Drivers: Make safe decisions and get on the ‘nice list’

In an effort to encourage drivers to make better decisions behind the wheel, motorists will see Christmas-themed safety messages on ADOT’s overhead signs.
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I-10 freeway signs East and West
12/18/2018

Award-winning projects making a difference on freeways

A national group has honored an ADOT project that has dramatically improved traffic flow and safety on US 60 in Tempe and ADOT's I-17 wrong-way pilot system.
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