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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...

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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...

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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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US 60 Oak Flat project update

Several projects that are underway or planned during 2016 will significantly upgrade US 60 from Superior to Globe.

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Cars and a truck drive on a divided highway through a desert landscape with mountains in the distance.

01/12/2016

ADOT partnerships at work on I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6

ADOT works very closely with all of its project partners, including emergency responders, local governments and contractors.

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Black and white photo of Flagstaff in the snow

01/07/2016

From the Archives: Winter weather

We found a photograph in our archives that's an excellent throwback/reminder for travelers who are facing the winter storm.

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12/30/2015

Traveling on US 180 to see the snow? Here's how you can make the trip a little easier

Holiday weekends see heavy traffic through Flagstaff to and from snow-play areas along US 180. We have some suggestions to make your trip to this area a little easier.

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12/29/2015

ADOT facilitates training for first responders

When the ADOT Right of Way Group has properties available, they often allow first responders to use those properties for real world training.

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12/23/2015

Tips for a happy and safe holiday travel season

The holiday travel season is officially here and it’s sure to be a busy one.

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12/22/2015

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

A law taking effect Jan. 1 will allow spouses and dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty to register a vehicle free of the vehicle license tax.

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