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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

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10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.

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SR 473 Perry Family Volunteer Collage 2026

10/07/2026

Adopt a Highway legacy eight years strong

Since 2018, Perry family cleanups have removed more than 700 pounds of trash from a single mile.

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US 70 project includes major upgrades in reservation community of Bylas

A $9 million ADOT project is making some big changes for the better on US 70 in Bylas, including raised medians, pedestrian walkways, a pedestrian hybrid beacon and drainage work.

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06/29/2018

From the Director: Driving safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season

In the midst of monsoon season, ADOT Director John Halikowski shares some important reminders for drivers.

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06/28/2018

More HD views arrive at our Arizona Traveler Information site

We continue to upgrade older traffic cameras as funding permits. Our goal is moving everything to digital HD.

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06/27/2018

Driving Safety Home: ADOT planning potential I-17 improvements between Anthem and Sunset Point

This month's Driving Safety Home focuses on an innovative option to improve Interstate 17 north of Phoenix.

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06/26/2018

By the numbers: Santa Cruz River bridge on Ina Road

One of Arizona's newest bridges is longer than two football fields.

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06/25/2018

ADOT mobile site features Adopt a Highway

Adopt a Highway volunteers now have access to frequently-used information via the ADOT mobile site homepage.

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Traffic camera views of freeway vehicle fire and response

06/22/2018

Friday Five: Get to know the 'hero of the day'

Catch up on the latest happenings at ADOT in this week's #FridayFive.

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Semitrailer using State Route 189 in Nogales

06/21/2018

Why SR 189 improvements, truck safety training in Mexico make a difference for all

Funding all planned improvements along SR 189 in Nogales and creating a safety training program for trucking firms in Mexico both are aimed at boosting international trade and Arizona's economy.

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