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01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.

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A dog stands alone next to a law enforcement patrol car.

01/02/2026

ADOT, AZDPS team up and reunite lost dog with family on New Year's Eve

A dispatch supervisor at our Traffic Operations Center spotted a loose dog on a freeway camera. Then he found the dog's family, which was looking for her.

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Sign marking the start of the I-17 flex lanes

12/31/2025

Valley freeways: A glance at '25 and glimpse at '26 projects

A couple of words come to mind when one examines the year that was and the year to come when it comes to Phoenix-area freeways: new lanes. Here's a look back and forward for Phoenix-area freeways.

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From the Director: More creative than ADOT? It’s your turn!

Here’s your chance to be creative while thinking of important safety messages.

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02/08/2017

By opening earlier in Tucson, MVD improves customer service, saves taxpayer dollars

What difference can half an hour make? A huge one when it results in an 80 percent reduction in employee overtime.

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02/07/2017

Hashknife Pony Express saddles up for a historic ride along state highways

In an age when most messages get where they're going in a flash, the Hashknife Pony Express endures in a traditional ride along state highways.

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02/06/2017

Simple solution saves money on street sweeper repairs

Culture of continuous improvement leads to a street sweeper innovation.

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02/05/2017

Where in AZ?? 02/05/17

Join us for a brain teaser on Facebook before the Super Bowl kicks off!

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Digital Message sign Blow the whistle on distracted driving

02/03/2017

Huddle up! Make safe, smart calls when driving this weekend

Learn more about what you do do to ensure your Super Bowl weekend is super-safe.

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02/02/2017

From the Director: What are Safety Corridors?

Director John Halikowski shares how ADOT is working with the Department of Public Safety and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to add Safety Corridors.

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