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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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Construction academy graduates pose with certificates
04/02/2020

Construction Academy for women sets up graduates for success

The first ADOT Construction Academy exclusively for women bucked trends and stereotypes.
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Vehicle using South Mountain Freeway
04/01/2020

South Mountain Freeway saves time for commuters, businesses

For businesses along its route, the South Mountain Freeway is proving to be a time saver.
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Work zone with barriers and traffic cones
03/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: Safe work zones for all

It's that time of year again. Warming temperatures mean spring is when construction projects kick into high gear. So it's an appropriate time for Work Zone Awareness Week. State Engineer Dallas Hammit shares his thoughts on what this week means.
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AZ MVD NOW logo with Arizona state outline and bold letters in black and orange.
03/30/2020

AZ MVD Now a real-world solution for current MVD needs

There's a lot going on in the world at the moment and AZ MVD Now makes a trip to the MVD one less thing to worry about.
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Overgrown vegetation on hills is overlooking the city of Bisbee SR-80
03/27/2020

ADOT, partner agencies act to reduce fire risk on SR 80

Wildfires are an ever-present danger in Arizona. When State Route 80, just outside Bisbee, was determined to be at high risk, ADOT partnered with other state and local agencies to get ahead of wildfire season to mitigate risk factors...
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White text reading Move Over... appears centered on a dark background with faint, blurred red and white lights behind the text.
03/26/2020

‘Operation Dorizio’ results in 110 traffic stops for ‘Move Over’ violations

In honor of ADOT Incident Response Unit team member Frank Dorizio, Department of Public Safety troopers set up a special enforcement detail for Arizona's Move Over law.
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I-10 bridge demolition at Ruthrauff Road
03/25/2020

After 55 years, an I-10 bridge in Tucson makes way for a successor

Check out photos showing crews demolishing the eastbound I-10 bridge at Ruthrauff Road in Tucson to make way for a new interchange.
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Crane sets a bridge girder
03/24/2020

As bridge project moves forward in Winkelman, girders move into place

Traffic is coming to a stop at times on State Route 77 in Winkelman, but it’s for a good reason: Things are moving forward on a project to replace the bridge over the Gila River.
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Gracie the kitten
03/23/2020

Highway Hawk's kitten has a home: mine!

From clinging to a grate on US 60 to being adopted by an ADOT employee, Gracie (formerly Millie) is one lucky kitty! Gracie's new human tells us how she's doing since finding her new home.
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A graphic banner for ADOT's 2021–2025 tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, featuring highways, construction equipment, and road project images.
03/20/2020

2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Program comment period opens

Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired. Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone...
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