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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...

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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...

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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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Driving Safety Home: Prepare for high temperatures to stay safe on the road

Arizona is known for its extreme heat. Each of us can take precautions to help ensure we’ll stay safe in Arizona's extreme temperatures.

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08/04/2016

Boulders on a highway? For US 89A repairs, ADOT called Boulder Busters

Learn how ADOT used an explosive device the size of a shotgun shell to reopen 24 miles of US 89A after a widespread flash flood.

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08/03/2016

Travel tips for football fans driving to Camp Tontozona

Football fans headed to Camp Tontozona near Kohls Ranch should be prepared for heavy traffic on SR 260.

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08/01/2016

From the Director: Protecting your 'blind side'

What does Arizona Cardinals left tackle and captain Jared Veldheer have in common with the Arizona Department of Transportation? We both know that seat belts save lives.

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07/31/2016

Where in AZ??

We're wondering if you've taken a Sunday drive on this road. If you have, tell us where this photo was taken in our Where in AZ?? challenge.

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07/29/2016

Traffic switch signals another milestone for Bell and Grand project

Switching traffic to newly constructed westbound lanes of Grand Avenue at Bell Road advances construction an overpass and upgraded eastbound lanes.

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07/28/2016

ADOT kicks off safety campaign with Arizona Cardinals player Jared Veldheer

ADOT partners with Arizona Cardinals player Jared Veldheer for its “Seat belts. For life.” campaign.

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Graphic showing who is involved in I-11 study

07/27/2016

A who's who of involvement in the I-11 study process

With a three-year environmental study that began recently for an I-11 corridor between Nogales and Wickenburg, here’s a quick rundown of who’s involved.

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