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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.

04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...

A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.

04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...

04/12/2026

PODCAST: You should pay attention to ADOT's distracted driving podcast

We know it’s not easy to avoid every distraction when you’re behind the wheel. All the more reason to pay attention to Kelsey Mo, ADOT’s public information officer for safety, as she talks to Doug Nintzel during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Sign reading Safety Corridor Strict Enforcement.

12/16/2016

Arizona empieza a instalar los primeros Corredores Seguros en el estado

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, talks about newly designated Safety Corridors.

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12/15/2016

Using the Force to keep drivers safe

With “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” premiering this week, motorists on Arizona’s highways will see Star Wars-themed safety messages on overhead signs.

12/14/2016

Timing is everything when it comes to improving traffic flow

ADOT and city of Phoenix engineers worked together to improve traffic signal timing and save drivers thousands of hours of travel time.

12/13/2016

With three specialty plates coming, more worthy causes will benefit

There are three new options coming to the dozens of specialty plates available through our Motor Vehicle Division.

Safety Corridor Next 4 Miles zero tolerance road sign

12/12/2016

Why there's zero tolerance for violations in new safety corridors

New signs along two stretches of highway designate Safety Corridors. See our video explaining this effort.

A tree decorated with colorful ornaments and tinsel stands on a rocky hill under a clear blue sky, with desert plants nearby.

12/09/2016

Highway holiday tradition continues on Interstate 17

Learn about a mystery involving the I-17 Mystery Tree, which is once again decked out for the holidays.

Snow alongside freeway

12/08/2016

Driving Safety Home: Your decisions are key with winter at hand

While ADOT works to keep our roads drivable and safe all season, the decisions everyone else makes are equally important.

Car being towed

12/07/2016

When you see flashing lights, “Move Over”

Today we've provided a refresher on the "Move Over" law and a preview of overhead highways you'll be seeing.

Operator monitors traffic signals remotely via computer

12/06/2016

Wireless technology allows remote traffic monitoring in Maricopa

A new communication system allows ADOT to remotely monitor and adjust traffic signals.

Blasting a mountain

12/05/2016

As these videos show, working for ADOT can be a real blast

We’ve said it all along: Working for ADOT can be a real blast. Check out videos illustrating this point.