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This week, we're grateful to have a State Trooper on the ADOT podcast to not just explain Arizona's Move Over Law but the white-knuckle experience of being stopped next to traffic.
Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...
On April 23, 2023, while assisting at the scene of a crash, Derek Parish with ADOT’s Incident Response Unit – sponsored by GEICO – faced a terrifying moment as an oncoming vehicle sped toward him. We're sharing his story this national Move Over Day to highlight the life-saving importance of Arizona's "Move Over" law.

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The Ligurta Underpass is one of Arizona's best examples of clean design in a World War II-era rural bridge.
The Deck Park Tunnel has been a planned feature for Interstate 10 through Phoenix since the 1980s. But before that, concepts included something a little more interesting.
Litter is no joke, neither is the effort necessary to keep our 59 pump stations along Valley freeways clean and maintained. That's where ADOT's hydrovac comes in.
As summer temperatures climb, so does the number of "road gators" we see on state highways.
Drive safely on the roads this week. Make your dog proud.
It's Sunday afternoon so that means another "Where in AZ??" challenge!
What part of driving safely happens before you even get behind the wheel? Dallas Hammit, ADOT's state engineer, explains something we all should do.
SR 88 is more than just the road to Canyon Lake. More than a century old, this curving highway was instrumental in the construction of Roosevelt Dam.
See a video showing what's coming to this busy freeway between Anthem and Sunset Point.
It's almost monsoon season, which also means dust storms. Our director shares his thoughts about safe driving during this time of year.