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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag
03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
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Sprayer applies fog seal to highway.
03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.
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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...
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Two new specialty plates for veterans groups
01/05/2022

Helping veterans, their communities is the goal of new VFW specialty plates

Helping more veterans and their communities: That's the goal of two new specialty plates for Veterans of Foreign Wars and Veterans of Foreign Wars Arizona Auxiliary.
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Adot kids truck and heavy equipment illustrations
01/03/2022

ADOT Kids: How ADOT builds roads

Hey, ADOT Kids! There’s a lot that goes into constructing roads, like our highways in Arizona. And we’re here to give you the details.
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A winding road with cars cuts through a dry, hilly landscape under a clear blue sky.
12/31/2021

New year means renewed hope

As we say goodbye to 2021, we look to 2022 with hope for the new year.
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12/30/2021

Throwback Thursday: Vintage cars and palm trees

A vintage look from ADOT headquarters over a half century ago.
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12/27/2021

I-10 project in Buckeye will improve traffic flow, safety along Key Commerce Corridor

A lot of progress along I-10 in the West Valley has been made over the past 15 years and more improvements are coming.
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12/22/2021

Blended training sessions save money, time

Saving as many taxpayer dollars as possible is a priority with ADOT. And nowhere is that more evident than training new workers. It used to be that new highway-operations workers had to train for two weeks in Phoenix. Not anymore. A new...
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Message board on snowy highway warns of winter conditions
12/22/2021

Holiday highway travel requires focus on safety

Tips for being prepared before hitting the road during the holiday season.
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Desert landscape with wildflowers and rocky mountains at sunset, featured on the cover of the Arizona Highways 2022 Calendar.
12/21/2021

Need a holiday gift? ADOT has you covered!

Struggling to complete your holiday gift lift? Consider shopping at ADOT! Seriously.
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Photo showing people parked to play in snow at Interstate 17 interchange
12/20/2021

Good day for snowplay? Don't park on highway shoulders

Heading to the high country to play in the snow is a tradition for many Arizonans. But before you go, make sure you Know Snow, and have a plan for smooth travels.
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Couple walking at rest area
12/16/2021

While traveling during the holiday season, save the phone for the rest area

When traveling during the holiday season, spread some Christmas cheer by not driving distracted. Make use of the rest areas when nature calls, but also for making phone calls or sending texts while you’re safely off the road and not driving.
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