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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.

A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.

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Snow blower

03/21/2017

An ADOT snowblower in action can be a sign of spring

A snowblower in action doesn't scream "spring has sprung," but that's exactly what's happening on State Route 67 north of the Grand Canyon.

03/20/2017

Art of Transportation: Marana geometric patterns

The Art of Transportation features geometric patterns in Marana.

03/19/2017

Where in AZ??

Today's "Where in AZ??" photo is a particularly beautiful one, but do you know where this picture was taken? Post your answer on Facebook!

Dust storm approaching a desert highway, with guardrails and distant hills under a dark sky.

03/18/2017

Pooling ideas to reduce the dangers from dust storms

Weather pros, scientists, engineers and others work together to make Arizona roads safer when dust kicks up.

03/17/2017

Create your own luck: Drive sober on St. Patrick’s Day

Learn more about ADOT's St. Patrick's Day safety message.

Title of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway video rendering

03/16/2017

Take a virtual drive on the South Mountain Freeway

While it will won't be until late 2019 before South Mountain Freeway opens, a new video allows you to visualize the drive today.

03/15/2017

From the Director: Saving taxpayers money, a half hour at a time

MVD implements strategies to improve customer experience and reduce overtime costs.

03/15/2017

New northwestern Arizona bridge will be ready for traffic in just four days

Find out how ADOT installs a new bridge in just 96 hours.

03/14/2017

Slideshow: Ina Road/I-10 work includes upgrades west of interstate

A slideshow allows you to review photos from work on our Ina Road/Interstate 10 project from this part of the work going on in Marana.

03/12/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us for our latest "Where in AZ??" challenge on Facebook!