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11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!

A highway worker directing a wrecked vehicle off the freeway.

11/02/2026

Slow down and move over during Crash Responder Safety Week

November has begun, and that means cooler weather, the start of the holiday season and Crash Responder Safety Week. Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs Nov. 2-6, is held annually to raise awareness about the important work our first...

A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to stay alert.

11/01/2026

Stay awake, alert during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Tossing and turning the night before a major presentation at work. A newborn baby waking all hours of the night. Pulling an all-nighter to study for a final exam. Whatever the reason, we’re exhausted and fatigued. And that fatigue not only...

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Image of snow plow on highway

12/20/2017

Know snow by the numbers

So far, it hasn't been a harsh winter, but ADOT is prepared for no matter what.

Traffic camera Catalina Highway

12/18/2017

After first taste of snow, get ready for even more in Arizona's high country

While it didn't drop a lot of snow, the season's first accumulated snow is a reminder that winter is here.

12/17/2017

Where in AZ??

A statue is your best clue in this week's "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge.

Wrong-way driver warning on freeway message board

12/15/2017

From the Director: Reducing wrong-way crashes starts with you and me

When it comes to reducing the number of vehicle crashes, fatalities and serious injuries, real change has to begin in the driver’s seat.

12/14/2017

Star Wars is coming to a freeway near you

The latest Star Wars movie is out and it's an opportunity remind everyone of some safe driving practices.

Concrete poured for bridge deck over Santa Cruz River near I-10

12/13/2017

Saturday night’s all right for working

There's still a lot of accomplish in Tucson before ADOT crews ring in the new year.

Various colorful Arizona specialty license plates are displayed together, featuring different themes and designs.

12/12/2017

For the person who has everything, how about a specialty plate?

In this most wonderful time of the year, how about a specialty plate for someone on your list?

12/11/2017

Highway History: State Route 68, from gold mining to casinos

Today we're looking at the history of the historic highway between Bullhead City and Kingman.

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12/10/2017

Where in AZ??

We've taken to the air to come up with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

Your Speed - Too Fast

12/07/2017

Interstate 17: Where faster isn't better

New digital signs look to improve safety along a mountainous stretch of I-17.