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A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.

07/30/2024

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.

US 80

07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...

Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check

07/24/2024

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.

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05/30/2018

With freeway bridges, what you don’t see counts

It sounds like something Forrest Gump would say: Bridges are like icebergs – you never know what you really have.

05/29/2018

Transportation is musical: Where mph and mpg meet MP3

How many songs in your collection involve some aspect of transportation? You may be surprised.

05/27/2018

Where in AZ??

We hope you're not too relaxed this holiday weekend to play "Where in AZ??"

05/25/2018

ADOT ready to assist police agencies at all hours

A recent case illustrates how ADOT detectives assist other law enforcement agencies, even after hours.

05/24/2018

Make Smokey Bear proud: Take steps to prevent fires along highways

Everybody knows that humans cause fires. It’s also true that only humans can prevent fires.

05/23/2018

This Memorial Day, drive as if your life depends on it

ADOT is once again temporarily lowering the speed limit on Interstate 17 just north of the Valley. Slow down for safety.

05/22/2018

Two new rural cameras give motorists a bird's eye view

Camera views of I-8 near Casa Grande and I-15 near Littlefield have been added to ADOT's online universe at az511.gov.

05/21/2018

Video: Use eTitle for easier private vehicle sales

For basic customer-to-customer transactions, you can now transfer titles online at ServiceArizona.com.

05/20/2018

Where in AZ??

Tall pine trees are featured in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

05/18/2018

Arizona Highways guidebook knows its way around northern Arizona

A new Arizona Highways guidebook is available for hikers, weekend warriors and others who love the outdoors.