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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...

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.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists look twice for motorcyclists

04/08/2026

Look twice for motorcyclists during Arizona Bike Week

If you see more motorcycles than usual on highways this weekend in the Phoenix area, it may be because Arizona Bike Week is currently happening at Westworld of Scottsdale. ADOT is not involved in the event itself, but we’re taking the...

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A snowplow clears snow from a road, blowing it to the side, with cars stopped on the roadway and a grassy field in the background.

04/17/2019

How our crews do spring cleaning in the high country

Check out how our crews were able to recently reopen highways in the White Mountains after seasonal closures.

I-10 dust detection system construction area

04/16/2019

Dawn of a new approach to dust storm safety

In addition to the work on I-10 and SR 87 near Eloy, we are also installing a first-in-the-state dust detection system.

04/15/2019

"My AZ511" makes travel personal

The new mobile-friendly AZ511.gov system that provides up-to-the-minute conditions along Arizona’s highways can also be tailor-made to suit your personal travel needs.

04/14/2019

Where in AZ??

We're exploring a rocky outcropping in today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

04/12/2019

Working group advances ADOT's coordination with American Indian tribes

ADOT is adding a new element to the way we coordinate with American Indian tribes across the state.

04/11/2019

Governor proclaims: Let's hear it for Arizona's volunteers

To celebrate, we're sharing a note from ADOT to the many Adopt a Highway volunteers who help make Arizona a nicer, cleaner place.

A display of orange and yellow hard hats honors fallen highway workers, with a memorial banner and US flags in the background.

04/10/2019

A reminder of what National Work Zone Awareness week is about

This memorial for National Work Zone Awareness Week reminds us how serious construction zone safety is.

Road work

04/09/2019

From the Director: Too many crashes are occurring in work zones

During Work Zone Awareness Week, we are doing our best again to engage the public about how to stay safe in work zones.

04/08/2019

Adopt a Highway Volunteers appreciated all year, not just during National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, so we wanted to highlight some kudos one of our Adopt a Highway volunteers in Green Valley has received.

04/07/2019

Where in AZ??

It's wildflower season in Arizona and today's "Where in AZ??" challenge features some brightly colored blooms.