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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to stay alert.

11/01/2026

Stay awake, alert during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Tossing and turning the night before a major presentation at work. A newborn baby waking all hours of the night. Pulling an all-nighter to study for a final exam. Whatever the reason, we’re exhausted and fatigued. And that fatigue not only...

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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to drive with focus.

10/31/2026

Drive with focus this Halloween

Spooky frights and buckets of candy await on Halloween, but we want to remind drivers to stay focused on the road and not get distracted by thoughts of ghosts and haunted houses. If you’re driving on state highways this weekend, you might...

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10/30/2026

Heavy rain can flood the market with water damaged vehicles

When looking for a new-to-you vehicle, it is important to know its history. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s condition and title status, especially in a private sale.

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From the Director: Will your driver license fly in October 2020?

With almost two years to go before travel requirements change on Oct. 1, 2020, we're urging Arizonans to consider getting the Travel ID now if they plan to fly commercially or visit federal buildings.

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Traffic camera image of rain falling on Interstate 10 in Tucson

10/01/2018

With storms at hand, please slow down and be ready for the unexpected

It's a rainy week with the remnants of Hurricane Rosa passing through Arizona. That's why we're urging motorists to slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.

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09/28/2018

A drone's-eye view of our I-10 widening project in Eloy

Rather than hearing us drone on about progress on our I-10 widening project in Eloy, take a look at a drone video.

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09/27/2018

Throwback Thursday: Making winter travel safer

With triple-digit temperatures, it can be hard to recall those winter days when snow-covered roads require plowing to make passage possible.

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09/26/2018

Transportation Defined: Chip seal and tack coat

For chip seal work, like what our crews just completed on State Route 88, a tack coat is the glue that holds it all together.

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09/25/2018

ADOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program levels playing field

One way ADOT helps owners of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises is through conferences such as the ADOT DBE and Small Business Conference occurring this week.

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09/24/2018

Spare our bridges; make sure equipment is fully secured

A recent bridge strike in the East Valley is a good reminder about why it's always important to make sure whatever you're hauling is completely secured.

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