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An ADOT truck assisting a stranded motorist on the side of the highway

11/17/2025

During Crash Responder Safety Week, let’s all help keep our first responders safe

Imagine this situation: You’re involved in a crash and your car is no longer operable. You and the other driver need to get to the shoulder of the highway, but cars and trucks are whizzing past. In situations like these, ADOT crew members...

ADOT Incident Response Unit truck

11/16/2025

PODCAST: Here's how you can help keep crash responders safe

To discuss the importance of Crash Responder Safety Week, this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Luis Venegas, supervisor of our Incident Response Unit.

Award-winning ADOT officer and colleagues

11/14/2025

Arizona Trucking Association honors ADOT Enforcement and Compliance officer

A commitment to safety and to mentorship helped earn ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) Officer Matt Drury recognition as the Arizona Trucking Association’s 2025 ADOT ECD Officer of the Year.

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06/18/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" was this photo taken? Join us on Facebook and post your answer.

06/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Guardrail reflections

The Art of Transportation features an ADOT employee working alongside the highway.

06/15/2017

Technology makes early dust detection possible for planned I-10 system

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/14/2017

Dust storms and dust channels: What’s the difference?

We're explaining what a dust channel is and sharing advice on what to if you unexpectedly get caught in one.

06/13/2017

Marking the miles one milepost at a time

Mile markers help break down Arizona's highways one mile at a time.

Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

06/12/2017

Driving Safety Home: Sharing the Road

ADOT's focus isn't just on transportation systems for drivers. We account for bicyclists and pedestrians too.

06/11/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and showcase your Arizona knowledge with "Where in AZ??"

06/08/2017

Summer paving projects planned for the high country

When vacation planning, remember to prepare for summer paving projects in northern Arizona.

06/07/2017

VIDEO: Nostalgic plate wins award and raises thousands for nonprofit

Watch the video presentation of the award for best license plate. You'll also catch a few classic cars sporting the Route 66 plate.

06/06/2017

Secure your load to help save lives

It’s something that takes an extra few minutes and can save a life: Secure your load.