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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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DMS messaging freeway sign with message

06/23/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Wildfires, Crash Facts and toilet paper

Our #FridayFive includes wildfire info, a new reports on crashes, and even some toilet paper.

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06/22/2017

From the ADOT Archives: The 'Stack' construction

Styles from the 1990 are back in, so we're taking a look back at what was going on in Phoenix transportation in the '90s.

06/21/2017

Continuous Improvement: New MVD hours reduce wait times

The Arizona MVD is opening early to move you through the MVD faster and more efficiently.

Historic photo showing Highway 85 as a gravel road

06/20/2017

Highway History: State Route 85

State Route 85 has an important place in Arizona's history and will continue to be important to the state's economic future.

Text Move Over AZ in bold yellow and gray letters with a blurry road background and an orange border.

06/19/2017

With projects underway in high country, be sure to ‘Move Over’ in work zones

A safety campaign geared toward northern Arizona will feature safety messages on overhead signs and on ADOT’s social media channels.

06/18/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" was this photo taken? Join us on Facebook and post your answer.

06/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Guardrail reflections

The Art of Transportation features an ADOT employee working alongside the highway.

Dust storm reduces visibility on Interstate 10, viewed through traffic camera.

06/15/2017

Technology makes early dust detection possible for planned I-10 system

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/14/2017

Dust storms and dust channels: What’s the difference?

We're explaining what a dust channel is and sharing advice on what to if you unexpectedly get caught in one.

06/13/2017

Marking the miles one milepost at a time

Mile markers help break down Arizona's highways one mile at a time.