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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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Saguaros being kept in temporary nursery before replanting

11/21/2016

Saguaro cactuses relocated for South Mountain Freeway

Landscapers are transplanting saguaros weighing up to 5,000 pounds so they can be reused once the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is complete.

11/20/2016

Where in AZ??

Take our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge and tell us where you think this photo was taken!

11/18/2016

Taliesin West field trip helps give South Mountain Freeway a Frank Lloyd Wright touch

Collaborating with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation on designs for the South Mountain Freeway took the project team to Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

11/17/2016

Enforcing roadway safety with a handshake and a smile

ADOT commercial vehicle inspectors use a different approach when conducting inspections.

DMS Sign Fender Bender

11/16/2016

After a crash use quick clearance and stay safe

Make sure you know what to do in a fender bender to keep yourself and others safe.

11/15/2016

Plows are primed, drivers are trained and ADOT is ready for snow

Winter means snow in the high country and ADOT is prepared to keep highways clear of snow and ice.

11/14/2016

Bell Road reopening at Grand Avenue in time for holiday shopping season

As promised, Bell Road will reopen just in time for the holiday shopping season.

11/13/2016

Where in AZ??

Our Facebook "Where in AZ??" challenge continues. Join us and check out some great photos of spots around Arizona.

Veteran Statue

11/11/2016

On Veterans Day, explore some of the tributes near the State Capitol

On this Veterans Day, we hope you'll take time to explore some of the monuments in Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza that honor Arizona's veterans.

I-10 Freeway Sign Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

11/10/2016

Arizona highways honor veterans all year long

The country will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, but veterans are recognized every day on state highways and interstates.