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04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.

04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...

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A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.

04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...

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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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09/06/2016

Arizona fans show school spirit with specialty license plates

Supporters of Arizona's public universities are showing their true colors on their bumpers.

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Overhead Message Board: Dumb Drivers & Smartphones Don't Mix

09/02/2016

ADOT boards light up with Labor Day safety messages

ADOT reminds travelers to be prepared and safe as they head out for Labor Day weekend.

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Person inspecting or repairing a large vehicle wheel with a tool underneath a structure.

09/01/2016

New inspection facility greets commercial vehicles in Ehrenberg

A new commercial vehicle inspection facility has opened at the California state line. Check out a video showing how it helps keep highways safe.

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2015 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award is presented to the winners

08/30/2016

ADOT program helps construction projects finish on time and on budget

For 25 years the Arizona Department of Transportation has used a formal partnering program with its contractors to get construction projects completed on time and on budget.

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