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09/11/2026

All signs point to new I-40 interchange opening soon in Kingman

All the signs are in place that a new interchange is about to open along Interstate 40 in east Kingman.

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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to wear seat belts.

09/04/2026

And the winners in ADOT’s 2026 Safety Message Contest are …

After 1,700 submissions and more than 3,900 votes, Arizonans have chosen two traffic safety messages as the winners in ADOT’s tenth annual Safety Message Contest! We invited the public to vote on 10 finalists and the winning messages are...

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08/31/2026

2025 crash data shows decrease in traffic fatalities for third straight year

Crash data from 2025 shows a decrease in traffic fatalities and crashes across Arizona roads for the third straight year. That’s a positive step in the right direction, but even one death is one too many, and there is more work to be done...

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It's never too early to start preparing for snow and ice

ADOT's continuous preparation for winter weather paid off this past weekend, when a couple of inches of snow fell in parts of the high country. Now it's your turn to get ready.

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Workers and a roller complete repairs to a culvert on State Route 89.

10/09/2018

Working urgently and methodically to repair a flood-damaged highway

Photos and videos shared through our social media accounts helped tell the story of our nonstop efforts that reopened US 89 in less than 48 hours.

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10/05/2018

Adopt a Highway volunteers bag a win for Arizona on National CleanUp Day

Volunteer groups from around the state answered the invitation to participate in National CleanUp Day.

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10/04/2018

Throwback Thursday: Douglas back in the day

Today we are throwing it back to the 1970s with this undated photo taken of downtown Douglas, Ariz.

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10/03/2018

Video: Get the 411 on the Arizona Travel ID

Our new video details how to get an Arizona Travel ID and who may need one.

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10/02/2018

From the Director: Will your driver license fly in October 2020?

With almost two years to go before travel requirements change on Oct. 1, 2020, we're urging Arizonans to consider getting the Travel ID now if they plan to fly commercially or visit federal buildings.

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Traffic camera image of rain falling on Interstate 10 in Tucson

10/01/2018

With storms at hand, please slow down and be ready for the unexpected

It's a rainy week with the remnants of Hurricane Rosa passing through Arizona. That's why we're urging motorists to slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.

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