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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...

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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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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to drive with focus.

10/31/2026

Drive with focus this Halloween

Spooky frights and buckets of candy await on Halloween, but we want to remind drivers to stay focused on the road and not get distracted by thoughts of ghosts and haunted houses. If you’re driving on state highways this weekend, you might...

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Where in AZ??

Do you know "Where in AZ??" this beautiful winding road is located?

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Border Liaison Unit conducting training session

09/15/2017

Continuous improvement: Safety training program benefits both sides of the border

New safety training program is already yielding positive results.

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Graphic listing ways to identify flood-damaged vehicles

09/14/2017

Does that used car pass the smell test?

It pays to research a used car before making a purchase, especially after two recent hurricanes.

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Construction pond seen through life preserver ring

09/13/2017

Temporary ponds providing water for South Mountain Freeway construction

Construction ponds are used to reduce dust on construction sites but also have other benefits.

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09/11/2017

I-40 pavement rehab project continues

New photos of a paving project show you what to expect when traveling I-40 west of Flagstaff.

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09/10/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this unusual artwork is located?

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09/08/2017

Friday Five: Roundabouts, new webcams and a ramp closure in Surprise

The Friday Five has update on all things ADOT for the first week of September, including a new roundabout and a major closure coming to Surprise.

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09/07/2017

Loop 202 Salt River bridges: Longest-ever girders -- and big benefits for community

Salt River bridges for the South Mountain Freeway have the longest girders ever installed by ADOT and will improve mobility in a growing area of the southwest Valley.

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