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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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Drones provide awe-inspiring perspective on highways, projects, landscapes

Using a federal grant, ADOT recently obtained two drones and certified two pilots to help share views of projects and landscapes.

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10/17/2018

Focus On Driving: National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27

With vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it’s a good time for parents to remind teen drivers that simple actions can make you safer.

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10/16/2018

From the Director: There’s value in partnerships

The recent emergency repairs to US 89 in northern Arizona illustrate the importance of partnerships.

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People at public meeting look at tabletop map

10/15/2018

Sonoran Corridor, I-11: Different proposals, similar goals for public involvement

We're conducting two environmental studies involving southern Arizona: Interstate 11 and the Sonoran Corridor. Here's an explanation of each.

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10/13/2018

Where in AZ??

Is it a remote spot or the outskirts of a big city? If you know, join our "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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10/12/2018

ADOT helps Light AZ Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Answering Governor Doug Ducey's call, ADOT is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month by bathing our building closest to the State Capitol in purple light.

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Road crew working on improving a bridge at I 40 near Seligman.

10/11/2018

Accessing Seligman from I-40 is easy while bridge improvements advance

While we're replacing decks on three bridges along the route between I-40 and Seligman's west side, there's convenient access from I-40 to the town's east side.

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10/10/2018

It's never too early to start preparing for snow and ice

ADOT's continuous preparation for winter weather paid off this past weekend, when a couple of inches of snow fell in parts of the high country. Now it's your turn to get ready.

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