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11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...

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11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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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?

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12/22/2016

No hippos here; just safe driving

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

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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.

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Construction workers in safety vests pour and level concrete from a cement truck at a roadside construction site.

12/20/2016

A little pavement means a lot for the South Mountain Freeway

Crews have laid the first new pavement for the South Mountain Freeway.

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12/19/2016

What do residents think of the new Bell/Grand bridge? See our video

What do residents think about the new Bell Road bridge at Grand Avenue (US 60)? An ADOT video has their perspectives.

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Sign reading Safety Corridor Strict Enforcement.

12/16/2016

Arizona empieza a instalar los primeros Corredores Seguros en el estado

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, talks about newly designated Safety Corridors.

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12/15/2016

Using the Force to keep drivers safe

With “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” premiering this week, motorists on Arizona’s highways will see Star Wars-themed safety messages on overhead signs.

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