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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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From the Director: Success means safer roads and expanding economy

Our International Border Inspection Qualification program has made a dramatic difference for truck drivers and trucking firms in Mexico, and for international commerce.

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Section of freeway sound wall inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright

08/06/2018

Freeway designers draw inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright

In designing the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, ADOT found inspiration from one of Arizona's most influential residents - the late Frank Lloyd Wright.

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08/05/2018

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday and that means we're asking you to locate another spot in our state for our "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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08/03/2018

Director's visit shows what keeps freeway pumps working

ADOT's director does a "gemba walk" at a freeway pump station.

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08/02/2018

Art of Transportation: An impressionist view of traffic control devices

Today's Art of Transportation gives us an Impressionist view of the familiar orange traffic barricade.

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08/01/2018

Community pride and the kitchen sink: Meet the Prescott Litter Lifters

Prescott Adopt-a-Highway group goes back decades.

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07/31/2018

Concrete crash cushions designed to reduce collision damage

When motorists veer out of control off the highway, traffic safety engineers have developed barriers designed to soften collisions with a wall, pole or other immovable objects.

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