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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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Where in AZ??

Did you cross this bridge on your holiday travels? If you know where it is located, make sure you participate in our "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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A straight empty Northern Arizona highway stretches into the distance under a clear blue sky with mountains ahead.

07/01/2020

Ready for holiday weekend travel? With these tips you will be!

If you are traveling this weekend, remember to keep these driving tips in mind.

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Mural on side of brick building welcomes people to Lowell.

07/01/2020

This stop off State Route 80 takes you back in time

Lowell, Arizona is a place out of time, a throwback to classic American design that is just one turn away from State Route 80.

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06/30/2020

Art of Transportation: Here and there

We take a close look at both the details and the history of the Perksinsville Bridge over the Verde River.

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06/29/2020

Contest names ADOT's dust storm ditty

http://azdot.gov/adotkidsA few enterprising ADOT employees have found a new way to spread the word about dust-storm safety, but they need your help to finish it!

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06/28/2020

Where in AZ??

It's not your typical Arizona stucco house, but we're hoping you've spotted our "Where in AZ??" building somewhere around the state.

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06/26/2020

Fairbank: Little town, shorter existence along SR 82

When talking about historic Arizona towns, our minds suddenly leap to more popular haunts like Jerome, a must-stop along the curvaceous State Route 89A, or Tombstone, the Old West archetype on State Route 80. But the fact is our state is...

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