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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.

04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...

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A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.

04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...

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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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ADOT is ready to support new Arizona governor

As we enter a new year and embrace the vision of a new governor, it is appropriate to take a look back and prepare ourselves for the future.

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12/19/2014

Know Snow: Winter driving stats

We’re wrapping up the week with a new video that shows off some winter driving season stats.

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12/17/2014

Know Snow: By the Numbers

Our new infographic outlines many important facts about snowplows and ADOT's winter operations.

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12/12/2014

Know Snow: Drivers encouraged to prepare for winter driving

As the first significant winter storm rolls into the state this weekend, ADOT is ready to respond to keep motorists safe while clearing snow and ice from highways.

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12/11/2014

Improved safety, reduced congestion key goals in placing DPS Officer at ADOT’s TOC

Through a collaborative effort among ADOT, DPS, FHWA and MAG, a new program was recently launched that stations DPS officers at the Traffic Operations Center.

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12/10/2014

More Loop 303 improvement projects are on the way

When we last left off with the Loop 303, all ramps had just opened at the freeway’s I-10 traffic interchange. Months later, more improvements are still on the way.

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12/09/2014

South Mountain Freeway comment deadline extended to Dec. 29

The comment deadline for the proposed South Mountain Freeway has been extended to Dec. 29. An addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available for review.

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