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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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Steel arch Midgley Bridge in northern Arizona spans a rocky canyon with trees and greenery in the foreground under a clear sky.

01/06/2017

Protective fencing on SR 89A's Midgley Bridge matches scenic surroundings

In response to community concerns, ADOT recently completed protective fencing on Midgley Bridge north of Sedona.

Safety message based on singer Adele's concert

01/04/2017

Rumor has it there's a winner for favorite 2016 safety message

Take a look at the results of our informal poll on your favorite electronic message board of 2016.

12/30/2016

Don't fear the reaper: Welcome 2017 with sober driving

Enjoy your New Year's. Just don't get behind the wheel toasted.

12/29/2016

Happy 90th birthday, Route 66!

Test your Route 66 knowledge and take our quiz!

12/28/2016

Vote for your favorite freeway signs of 2016

ADOT wants you to vote for your favorite freeway messages of the year!

Multiple vehicle roadway crash in snow

12/27/2016

When a powerful snowstorm hits, safest choice is waiting it out

As Christmas weekend showed, a snowstorm can be so intense that travel can become unsafe quickly.

12/25/2016

Where in AZ??

The "Where in AZ??" fun continues on Facebook! Join us for trivia.

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12/23/2016

Seriously, ADOT endorses throwing snowballs, sledding, etc.

Then why have we spent so much time of late telling you what NOT to do when you're heading uphill for some winter fun?

12/22/2016

No hippos here; just safe driving

At ADOT, we're dreaming of safe driving on Arizona's highways for the holidays.

12/21/2016

Snowballs and safety: Why you shouldn't park along highways to play in the snow

We understand the temptation, but the highway shoulder is NOT a safe place to pull over and play in the snow.