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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...

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...

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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Highway electronic message board reads BLIND SPOTS HIDE MOTORCYCLES ALWAYS LOOK TWICE above multiple lanes of traffic.

04/07/2017

Look twice for motorcycles this weekend

You've probably noticed more motorcycles on the roads this week and we hope you're keeping an eye out for them when driving.

Workzone safety graphic saying The Vest Knows Best

04/07/2017

From the Director: Help us protect ADOT workers, you and your passengers

Safety is the No. 1 priority at ADOT. When it comes to work zones, vehicles speed by just inches away.

04/06/2017

Meeting begins countdown to big project for Maricopa

After more than five years of planning, work will begin in less than six months on a bridge carrying SR 347 over railroad tracks in Maricopa.

Speed Reduced Ahead Construction Sign

04/05/2017

ADOT employees explain why work zone safety matters

ADOT highway workers share the importance of work zone safety.

Workers laying asphalt

04/04/2017

Give 'em a brake in the work zone

Motorists are key players in improving construction zone safety.

04/03/2017

From the Director: Making the connection between international commerce and safety

ADOT continues its efforts to educate the trucking industry about how safety compliance can reduce border inspection times and make roads safer.

04/02/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" is headed north today. Join us on Facebook and let us know where you think this photo was snapped.

"My bracket is a bust. But, my drive is a slam dunk!"

03/31/2017

'Traveling' is allowed during Final Four: ADOT’s freeway tips

Even if your bracket is a bust, ADOT's Final Four travel tips can make game day a success.

03/30/2017

Art of Transportation: Bridge materials follow shapes created by nature

The Art of Transportation features a bright blue sky over the South Mountain Freeway construction zone.

2017 NCAA Final Four Event Venues and Freeway Routes

03/29/2017

Let's make NCAA championship rush hour a slam dunk for all

Final Four events leading up to Monday's championship game in Glendale should be a slam dunk if everyone plans ahead. We’ve done this before.