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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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01/31/2018

Hamilton heads off-Broadway and onto ADOT message boards

Check out the reaction we received from "Hamilton" musical fans after posting our latest safety messages.

01/30/2018

Be non-stop about safe driving

Our latest freeway safety messages may be familiar to fans of the Broadway musical, Hamilton.

01/29/2018

Art of Transportation: Canyon Diablo Bridge

The Art of Transportation finds beauty in an aging bridge in northern Arizona.

01/28/2018

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday and we've posted another "Where in AZ??" challenge for our Facebook fans.

01/26/2018

How to ensure you're receiving ADOT's updates in your Facebook feed

Facebook changes may mean you receive less information on traffic incidents.

01/24/2018

When weather threatens travel, showing always beats telling

ADOT staff members in the field shared photos and video during the recent snowstorm to help drivers make safe decisions.

01/23/2018

Route 89: Arizona photographer finds his way on border to border highway

An Arizona photographer has traveled tens of thousands of miles to document US 89.

01/22/2018

Fed up with distracted drivers? It’s up to us to make roads safer

Distracted Driving Awareness Week is a good time to be reminded that safer roads are up to us.

01/21/2018

Where in AZ??

Recognize this river or this bridge? Join our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge!

01/19/2018

Friday Five: New plates at Barrett-Jackson, low MVD numbers and territorial capital trivia

We're wrapping up the week by showing you what happened at ADOT this week.