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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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I-10 Freeway Sign Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

11/10/2016

Arizona highways honor veterans all year long

The country will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, but veterans are recognized every day on state highways and interstates.

11/09/2016

Three agencies coordinate to fund improvements at Ina and I-10

Cooperation between ADOT and partner agencies in Pima County is helping improve the interchange at Ina Road and I-10 at a lower cost than expected.

Highway construction on bell road

11/08/2016

Our Bell-Grand project is on home stretch toward reopening Bell Road

If you think the overpass under construction at Bell Road and Grand Avenue (US 60) looks just about ready for traffic, you're right.

11/07/2016

Art of Transportation: Giving northern Arizona a California feel

The Art of Transportation features a creature with California in its name that's quite popular in northern Arizona.

11/06/2016

Where in AZ??

Join our "Where in AZ" Facebook challenge and tell us where this railroad crossing is located.

Palo verde trees in containers at plant nursery

11/04/2016

Temporary digs for plants that will grace South Mountain Freeway

Crews are making significant progress relocating hundreds of native plants, trees and cactuses in the path of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.

Tucson equipment shop

11/03/2016

Tucson vehicle-repair shop saves steps to improve efficiency

The Tucson Equipment Services shop made small improvements that add up to a big time savings.

11/02/2016

A new DIY option from the Motor Vehicle Division

Some MVD documents can now be printed at home, saving you time.

11/01/2016

From the Director: Making transportation personal

ADOT crews assisting motorists is one way the agency makes transportation personal.

Bat hangs beneath bridge on State Route 92

10/31/2016

A tale fit for Halloween: ADOT’s bat man to the rescue

ADOT goes to bat for a couple of flying mammals near the San Pedro River.