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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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Headed to Havasu? Plan extra travel time on SR 95

If you're headed to Lake Havasu City or planning a day on the river, make sure you take traffic restrictions on SR 95 into account.

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11/03/2017

From the Director: Impairment from medications, illegal drugs causing more crashes, fatalities

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

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ADOT snowplow operator is training during annual winter workshop

11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

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10/31/2017

From the Director: Expanding MVD services without having to build new offices

Because we live in a digital world, more MVD services are going online.

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10/30/2017

Hocus pocus: Get an early start home on Halloween and drive with focus

Avoiding a grave situation on your Halloween commute home starts with planning ahead and treating yourself to these commuting tricks.

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10/29/2017

Where in AZ??

Our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge asks if you can locate this spot in Arizona.

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Hot dog weiner mobile on the road next to a semi-truck

10/27/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Closures, hot dogs and cartography

Our roundup of ADOT news includes a Phoenix freeway closure, a wiener mobile visit and where to go for more info on the L-202 South Mountain Freeway project.

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