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07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...

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Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check

07/24/2024

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.

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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.

07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.

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ADOT 'angel' helps stranded motorists

Shelli and Al Ortman of Yucca were headed to a doctor’s appointment in Lake Havasu City when their trip was suddenly cut short. ADOT employee Jeff Baumeister came to their aid.

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08/18/2019

Where in AZ??

If you need an idea for a road trip, stay tuned to the answer for this week's "Where in AZ??"

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08/15/2019

Decades of love results in commitment to Adopt a Highway

Read how love often leads volunteers to Adopt a Highway.

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08/14/2019

MVD is hitting the road thanks to a new mobile office

The Motor Vehicle Division has recently gone mobile, with a retrofitted RV to help fill in where required.

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08/13/2019

SRP employees honored by ADOT for helping with vehicle fire on I-10

ADOT has honored three SRP employees who jumped in to help during a vehicle fire on I-10.

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08/12/2019

Awards validate ADOT's commitment to communicating with Arizonans

Those on my team at ADOT know I am hesitant to brag on our success as a group of communicators. It's never about us. But that is a disservice to the accomplishments of the ADOT Communications team.

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08/11/2019

Where in AZ??

We hope you're able to join our "Where in AZ??" challenge this week!

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08/09/2019

Driving Safety Home: Crash Facts report shows that driver behavior is the key to safer roads

At ADOT, our No. 1 goal is for everyone to get home safely. Of course, we cannot accomplish that goal alone. We need drivers to help by making better choices behind the wheel. There are too many preventable collisions, fatalities and...

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