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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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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists look twice for motorcyclists
04/08/2026

Look twice for motorcyclists during Arizona Bike Week

If you see more motorcycles than usual on highways this weekend in the Phoenix area, it may be because Arizona Bike Week is currently happening at Westworld of Scottsdale. ADOT is not involved in the event itself, but we’re taking the...
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Volunteers with Adopt a Highway sign for Judi Ackerman on SR 69
04/03/2026

Celebrate Earth Day and Volunteer Week

If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community from the ground up, forming a volunteer group might be for you. Every piece of litter picked up contributes to a healthier planet.
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Northwest Regional Improvements Map
08/07/2024

A one-stop information source for northwestern AZ highway improvement projects

Our new Northwest Regional Improvements page at azdot.gov/NWImprovements that features multiple projects on I-40 and US 93. Stop by to learn about more than 20 projects improving highways in the area.
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A man picks up litter.
08/06/2024

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers gear up for National CleanUp Day

Register here as a first step to gathering friends and family for the 7th annual ADOT litter cleanup on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. While Adopt a Highway permits are for two-years and require cleanups several times per year...
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A collage of photos featuring people collecting water bottles.
08/05/2024

MVD employees donate bottled water and other summertime relief

In Arizona’s infamous summer heat, you can work up a sweat very quickly and easily from basic yardwork or even a short walk, making that first sip of water a refreshing relief. Understanding the importance of water during these months, the...
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A water tanker puts out a vehicle fire on the highway
08/04/2024

Asked & Answered: Why highways close when wildland fires ignite nearby

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...
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Interstate 17 drainage system graphic
08/02/2024

Regional planning agency touts ADOT’s work on upgraded I-17 drainage system

A recent Maricopa Association of Governments news release notes that the system has worked as designed and addressed the longstanding problem of rainwater building up in cross-street underpasses along this stretch of I-17 in Phoenix.
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A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.
07/30/2024

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.
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US 80
07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...
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Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check
07/24/2024

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.
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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.
07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
07/19/2024

Designating a driver is always an ‘All-Star’ move

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this Friday and Saturday, you may notice some of our overhead signs displaying a traffic safety message related to the WNBA All-Star Game happening in Phoenix. We want to grab people’s attention and...
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