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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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It's wildflower season in Arizona and today's "Where in AZ??" challenge features some brightly colored blooms.
I value input from the public in this important step as we continue to study I-11.
For today's Throwback Thursday, we have a little "remember when?" for people who live south of Tucson.
See ADOT workers remove a massive rock in a way that minimized traffic delays and the potential for damage to the highway.
Valley drivers can expect to see lots of motorcyclist on the road this week. We're encouraging all drivers to make it a smooth ride for everyone on the highway.
This uniquely colored landscape is sure to clue someone in to the location of this week's challenge.
A bridge along historic Route 66 is a great early example of vehicular bridges in our state.
Interstate 10 Broadway Curve: Interstate 17 (Split) to Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)Do you recognize this stretch of highway from 1972? The answer might surprise you.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is almost upon us once again, and this year’s theme is “Drive Like You Work Here.”
Ever wonder where our freeway signs come from and how they are made? The answer to both those questions lie within our sign shop.