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10/22/2025

Video gives peek at new Sunset Road interchange and extension in Tucson

Our latest video gives you a view from above of the emerging I-10 Sunset Road interchange. It's part of our project widening and improving the freeway on the northwest side of the Tucson area.

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10/19/2025

PODCAST: A State Trooper explains the Move Over Law and its purpose

This week, we're grateful to have a State Trooper on the ADOT podcast to not just explain Arizona's Move Over Law but the white-knuckle experience of being stopped next to traffic.

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

10/17/2025

Move Over for flashing lights on the side of the road

Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...

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It's a cold fact: Many Arizonans don't know snow deeply

If you were born and raised south of Cordes Junction, let’s face it: You’re probably not an expert when it comes to driving in snow. We're here to help.

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11/27/2018

Annual closure of SR 67 to the Grand Canyon's North Rim is set for next week

It's coming up on the time when we close SR 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for the winter season. It usually reopens in mid-May.

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11/26/2018

Improvements make for smoother, safer ride on SR 88

ADOT just completed about $6.5 million of improvements to State Route 88. But the keys to safe driving on Apache Trail remain in drivers' hands.

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11/25/2018

Where in AZ??

We hope Thursday's tryptophan overload doesn't keep you from solving this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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11/23/2018

Adopt a Highway: Forget naming a star

Many of us are searching for the perfect gift on this Black Friday. Instead of naming a star for someone, how about being a start yourself by helping keep highways litter-free?

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11/21/2018

From the Director: Transportation investments continue for I-10

Our commitment to improving safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson is evident in past, present and future projects.

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11/20/2018

Running late? New smart signals may make your morning

You aren't imagining it - thanks to the installation of adaptive traffic signals along Oracle Road/State Route 77, drivers along this busy route into Tucson are saving a few minutes on each trip.

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