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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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We continue Infrastructure Week 2019 by exploring videos of just some of ADOT's projects that have improved the quality of life in Greater Arizona.
The entries are reminders that the best way to make roads safer is changing our own driving habits and encouraging those around us to change theirs.
When a pier needed to support a ramp would otherwise need to be in the middle of travel lanes below, ADOT engineers call on this support structure that straddles traffic.
Here's a look at the simple engineering behind the ubiquitous work zone concrete barrier.
South Mountain Freeway crews are wasting no time moving onto the final phase of construction for the 40th Street traffic interchange in Ahwatukee.
What does infrastructure mean when it comes to Arizona's highway system? Here are some numbers.
Vibrant flowers are again featured in today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
State Route 67, also known as the Jacob Lake to Grand Canyon Highway, is one of Arizona's most scenic summer drives.
Interstate 17, the Black Canyon Highway, was dedicated 55 years ago. Here's the story behind this important north-south link.
Five years ago, ADOT helped launch the Health Forest Initiative to help prevent large wildfires and protect infrastructure. Now we're expanding that effort.