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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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Give us a 'double tap' on Instagram

Join us on one of the fastest-growing social networks! We'd love to connect with you on Instagram and share photos what's happening on Arizona's highways.

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08/21/2018

ADOT officers trained to respond to opioid overdoses

ADOT's officers are getting training on recognizing opioid overdoses and being able to quickly respond to save a life.

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08/19/2018

Where in AZ??

We're taking you to the cool pines for this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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08/17/2018

Friday Five: This week we veer from blinding dust to beautiful valleys

In this week's Friday Five, we got buffeted by a monsoon storm, congratulated an eagle-eyed resident who nailed this week's "Where in AZ??" and recounted harrowing stories from construction of I-15.

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08/16/2018

Collaboration among state and local agencies … a winning combination

Director John Halikowski shares how the Arizona Department of Transportation collaborates with other agencies to improve service and save taxpayer dollars.

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Image of semi truck driving over I-15 bridge

08/15/2018

Trailblazers tested in building highway through remote gorge

When we're traversing Interstate 15 in our comfy climate-controlled vehicles, it's easy to forget that it was one of the most challenging and costly road projects ever.

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A highway with several vehicles traveling in both directions, surrounded by desert landscaping and trees, viewed from an overhead traffic camera.

08/14/2018

New HD freeway cameras bring clarity to your commute

New HD traffic cameras clear things up for East Valley commuters.

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08/13/2018

Want more ADOT? Then please link with us

ADOT uses a variety of social media platforms to make transportation personal, including LinkedIn. Find a link to our account on our website to see posts about what we and our employees are doing to better serve Arizona motorists.

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