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Cars driving on a highway.

05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

Using turn signals is the way of the Jedi

05/04/2026

A safety reminder on May the Fourth

May the Fourth be with you. We have combined the Force with important safety reminders on our overhead message signs to help motorists safely travel to a galaxy far, far, away… Or nearby, if you have a short commute! We hope these messages...

AAH SR24 Queen Creek Rotary Club

05/02/2026

Join the movement: Rotary Club of Queen Creek cleans SR 24

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community. Meet a group of volunteers who welcomes others to serve alongside them and help keep State Route 24 clean.

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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.

Freeway with milepost 191 visible

01/28/2018

Where in AZ?? 01/28/18

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

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.