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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.

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...

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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12/26/2017

Vote on your favorite holiday safety message!

It's time for you to weigh in and tell us what you think of our holiday safety messages.

12/25/2017

Christmas comes early for one truck driver

It's a Christmas miracle for one trucker who lost paperwork on Interstate 8.

12/24/2017

Where in AZ??

It's a holiday weekend, but we hope you're still up for a brain teaser with our Facebook challenge.

12/22/2017

Holiday spirit hits our overhead signs

Be safe on the roads and make sure you don't end up with coal in your stocking this year!

12/21/2017

Driving Safety Home: Let’s all do our part to make sure 2017 ends on a safe note

Now is a good time for all of us to recommit to driving safely on our roads.

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.

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.