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12/28/2025

The Arizona Travel ID can help you avoid a new federal fee

Starting on Feb. 1, those who do not have a federally compliant credential like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID will be charged $45 for the new TSA ConfirmID service to get you through TSA security for up to 10 days.

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Adopt a Highway volunteer holds up a piece of litter.

12/27/2025

PODCAST: Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026

On this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie explains how you can get involved and help keep Arizona grand.

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

12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...

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Keeping drivers, pedestrians safe on Halloween

Encouraging drivers to make safe driving decisions, ADOT is displaying two Halloween-themed safety messages on overhead signs statewide.

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Construction Academy classroom with attendees

10/29/2018

ADOT-sponsored program offers a hand up to construction careers

Our Construction Academy helps economically disadvantaged individuals, including the unemployed, get the training and equipment they need to begin careers in transportation construction.

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10/28/2018

Where in AZ??

We have another weekend brain teaser to challenge your Arizona knowledge!

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10/26/2018

Temporary bridge, permanent benefits

Motorists using I-10 in Tucson are using much-improved bridges at Wilmot Road without having to endure major delays during construction.

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Two black and white images of Highway Hawk

10/25/2018

Throwback Thursday: The Highway Hawk was one busy bird

From parades and county fairs to school assemblies and community events, ADOT’s official mascot made it a mission to educate children and adults about highway safety.

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Pyramid structure marking Hi Jolly's grave

10/24/2018

From Hi Jolly to Tom Mix, you'll find history along roadways

Plaques on hundreds of monuments and markers tell stories of fallen soldiers, explorers, cowboys, Native Americans, miners, engineers, town founders and more.

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10/22/2018

ADOT Communications wins national awards for Twitter, newsletter

The awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored our agency's efforts to inform the public and our own employees.

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