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Aerial view of I-17 wildlife overpass project

12/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on projects and more in Northern Arizona

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Jeremy DeGeyter, administrator of ADOT's Northcentral District. Jeremy talks with host Doug Nintzel not just about the I-17 wildlife overpass project but the much-anticipated Lion Springs widening of SR 260 east of Payson, among other topics.

12/17/2025

A national spotlight for ADOT's partnership with public universities

A video from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) features ADOT director explaining the Arizona Transportation Institute and its goals.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive safe.

12/14/2025

Celebrate eight days of lights and safe driving

The holiday season is in full swing and with people gathering with family and friends to celebrate meals, traditions and more, we want to make sure you get safely to and from your destination. To that end, ADOT will be displaying several...

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Blue construction crane and blue portable restroom

01/10/2017

Art of Transportation: Blue accents

Bright blue objects stand out in this week's Art of Transportation.

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.