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Sprayer applies fog seal to highway.
03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...
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Quarterly volunteer adoptions background
03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.
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Old Seatbelt sign held by three men
07/31/2017

From the Archives: 1970s safety messages

Many have taken notice of the safety messages on ADOT's overhead message boards, but the agency has been trying to get drivers' attention for many years.
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07/30/2017

Where in AZ??

If you know, "Where in AZ??" we took this photo, join our Facebook challenge!
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Semi-trailer message warns motorists to avoid trucks' blind spots.
07/28/2017

Spanish Blog: Manténgase fuera de las ÁREAS CIEGAS (No-Zone en inglés)

For our Spanish-speaking audience, today's blog covers how to safely drive near semitrailers and other large trucks.
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07/27/2017

New record set at the MVD and it will benefit Arizonans

A new record was set at the MVD last month and it's all for a good cause.
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07/26/2017

Mohawk: Not your parents’ rest area any more

Just like a home needs occasional renovating, so do highway rest areas.
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Rendering of a section of I-10 dust detection and warning system
07/25/2017

Smart phones. Smart cars. Coming soon: Smart freeways

You have a smartphone, may want a smart car and will soon be introduced to smart highways.
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07/24/2017

Stay out of the No-Zone

To keep yourself and others safe, you need to drive differently when you're near semi-trucks.
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07/23/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you guess "Where in AZ??" we snapped this photo? Post your guess on our Facebook page!
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Graphic of map showing I-40
07/21/2017

Two projects now rejuvenating weather-damaged I-40 stretches west of Flagstaff

After getting beat up by years of freezes, thaws and heavy weather, Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff is getting a much-needed upgrade in the form of two projects.
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Scene from Transformers Movie on Loop 303
07/20/2017

Arizona’s silver-screen highways reel in filmmakers

If you think you've spotted an Arizona highway on the the big screen, you're probably right.
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