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06/07/2026

PODCAST: Take it from a trooper: Don’t mess with blowing dust

Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt. Kameron Lee talks with ADOT's guest host Kelsey Mo about how to stay safe when monsoon storms spawn blowing dust.

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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

05/27/2026

Academy helps ADOT employees get CDLs, improves safety

A new academy course created to help ADOT employees obtain a commercial driver license is improving compliance and safety. Certain ADOT employees in work groups such as maintenance, Incident Response Unit, signing and striping, and the...

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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.

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Where in AZ??

This sign is a clue to our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge, but not the answer!

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11/04/2017

Headed to Havasu? Plan extra travel time on SR 95

If you're headed to Lake Havasu City or planning a day on the river, make sure you take traffic restrictions on SR 95 into account.

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11/03/2017

From the Director: Impairment from medications, illegal drugs causing more crashes, fatalities

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

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ADOT snowplow operator is training during annual winter workshop

11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

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10/31/2017

From the Director: Expanding MVD services without having to build new offices

Because we live in a digital world, more MVD services are going online.

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10/30/2017

Hocus pocus: Get an early start home on Halloween and drive with focus

Avoiding a grave situation on your Halloween commute home starts with planning ahead and treating yourself to these commuting tricks.

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10/29/2017

Where in AZ??

Our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge asks if you can locate this spot in Arizona.

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Hot dog weiner mobile on the road next to a semi-truck

10/27/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Closures, hot dogs and cartography

Our roundup of ADOT news includes a Phoenix freeway closure, a wiener mobile visit and where to go for more info on the L-202 South Mountain Freeway project.

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