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

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

4 years of MVD Community Connections

07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

AAH four volunteer collage

06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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People using crosswalk in city

02/06/2018

Focus On Driving: Driving distracted is like driving blind

Distracted driving crashes can be avoided. Stay focused so you and those on the road with you arrive safely.

02/05/2018

Marana mayor: Ina Road project is key to growing town's future

Marana city official believes new Ina Road Interchange will be a new gateway to the growing city.

02/04/2018

Where in AZ??

It's a big day for football fans, but we're hoping you'll take our "Where in AZ??" challenge before you watch the game.

02/01/2018

At home in Painted Cliffs Rest Area

Many wonder who takes care of the rest areas in remote parts of the state. Today we're introducing you to the Painted Hills resident and caretaker.

Digital Message Sign Tell the story of tonight

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.

A digital message board over a highway encourages safe driving.

01/30/2018

Be non-stop about safe driving

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

old guardrail metal piece

01/29/2018

Art of Transportation: Canyon Diablo Bridge

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

ADOT snowplow at work along snow-covered freeway

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.

James Cowlin photo of US 89 and big sky

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.

Freeway board safety message saying "Phones down"

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.