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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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In Arizona, nothing from Nothing equals a ghost town

We take a look at the community of Nothing, which was something at one point.

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09/01/2020

Sowing the seeds of beautiful highways

Drivers might have noticed the shoulders of Arizona highways are sown with flowers and other native plants. You have LeRoy Brady to thank for that.

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Inside Lane, ADOT 45th Anniversary Issue Cover

08/31/2020

ADOT communications director, internal newsletter win national honors

Three ADOT projects won big in a national competition last week, but the agency was also recognized in another contest.

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08/30/2020

Where in AZ??

It's the end of August and we have an image of a cool creek to get you through the hot summer days.

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08/27/2020

ADOT ready for potential flooding following wildfires

Following wildfires this summer, there is a high chance of flooding. Here is what ADOT is doing to deal with the issue.

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08/26/2020

A Superior drive: A scenic highway just got a lot smoother

The ride between Superior and Top-of-the-World on US 60 is now a whole lot smoother.

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08/25/2020

ADOT Kids: Let's play license plate bingo!

Looking for kid-friendly activities for your next road trip? We are here to help!

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Aerial view of a roundabout with multiple cars driving, surrounded by desert landscape and sparse vegetation.

08/24/2020

Requiem for Roundabouts, at least the ones at Happy Valley Road

We've recently said goodbye to the roundabouts at Happy Valley Road. Here is our final ode to this sometimes maligned traffic interchange which did its job.

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