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10/22/2026

Volunteers turn out to clean Historic Route 66

See how volunteers got involved in tidying up State Route 66 just in time for the 100-year anniversary of its numerical designation back on Nov. 11, 1926.

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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.

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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...

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Half of child car seats are installed incorrectly, so please learn how yours works

Child Passenger Safety Week is a reminder of the importance of proper use of car seats for children.

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09/16/2016

When buying used cars, avoid headaches by doing your research

These easy, online tools can help you research a used car's history before you make a purchase.

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09/14/2016

US 89 improvements in Cameron increase safety and mobility

Major upgrades have just been completed on a four-mile, four-lane stretch of US 89 in Cameron.

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09/13/2016

From the Director: Tackling challenges, finding solutions

ADOT has embraced the Continuous Improvement culture and is streamlining its processes. Today's blog details more ways the agency is saving time and money.

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A map of the reconstruction of the SR 92 San Pedro River Bridge.

09/12/2016

Abracadabra: Replacing a southern Arizona bridge while keeping it open to traffic

Crews are replacing a 61-year-old bridge over the San Pedro River with a better bridge – without ever stopping traffic from using the old one.

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09/11/2016

Where in AZ??

Join in the Facebook fun with our "Where in AZ??" challenge!

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09/08/2016

There's a good chance we can save you that trip to an MVD office

Those of us who work at ADOT know that taking care of paperwork at an MVD office isn't a popular thing to do. That's why we’re doing a lot to get you out of line and safely on the road.

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09/07/2016

From the Director: Pilot program starts for expanded truck loads on I-10, I-19

The Arizona Department of Transportation has started a year-long pilot program that allows slightly heavier trucks to travel on interstates in Southern Arizona. The program began Sept. 1.

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