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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer wearing Santa hat
12/13/2019

Adopt a Highway: The gift of you

During the gift-giving season of the holidays, we have our own suggestion about what might be a meaningful present for you and your family.
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12/12/2019

Throwback Thursday: History wrapped up in a bridge

Today we are throwing back to the Bill Williams River bridge on State Route 95 and all the history that one place embodies.
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Cirrus clouds in sky about interchange bridge construction
12/11/2019

Art of Transportation: Clouds and construction with a silver lining

Construction is not always easy or painless, but this project has our heads up in the clouds.
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12/10/2019

Permit Test @ Home making things a bit easier for parents

Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
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12/09/2019

Adopt a Highway: A decade of dedication to volunteerism

When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
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Get the ADOT az511 app. Check it before you leave home. az511.gov
12/06/2019

AZ 511 app a new habit worth picking up

I don’t know about you, but it takes a mighty strong incentive for me to change my habits. But after getting stuck in one too many traffic jams, I’ve found one: the AZ511 mobile app. For me, the benefits of the AZ511 app offer a strong...
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12/05/2019

Throwback Thursday: Building I-17 at I-40

We like throwing back to how the highways and freeways we know today were designed and built. Hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles use them today, so it might be easy to take them for granted. But there is a lot of work that goes into...
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12/04/2019

Adopt a Highway: Cabins led to family highway cleanup

A family cabin turned into four generations of love for the White Mountains and a desire to help keep State Route 473 clean.
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Freeway message board warning about buzzed driving
12/03/2019

Driving Safety Home: Let’s end 2019 on a safe note

This year is almost over — can you believe it? As 2019 winds down, many of us have plenty of holiday parties, events and family gatherings to attend. All those end-of-the-year festivities can be fun, but let’s make sure we end this year...
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Two people stand on the wing of a silver vintage airplane labeled “Grand Canyon Airlines” with rainbow stripes, while others stand nearby on the tarmac.
12/02/2019

Serving roads and skies since 1927

It might surprise many motorists to learn that ADOT has a role in aviation. The state's role dates back to 1927.
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