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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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The underlying causes of extreme heat in the Arizona desert

It is no secret that Arizona is known for its intense summer heat and dry climate. But what makes the deserts of this state so hot?

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07/21/2016

Star Trek-themed transportation safety messages

Boldly go where no one has gone before and you'll see Star Trek-themed safety messages on Arizona highways to coincide with the film release of Star Trek Beyond.

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07/20/2016

Art of Transportation: A peek at a girder being set

In today's Art of Transportation installment, we view crews placing a girder on the I-10/Prince Road overpass in Tucson through a cement block.

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A massive dust storm approaches a highway, obscuring visibility and covering the landscape in dust.

07/19/2016

Not all dust storms are the same

You've probably heard of the a dust storm and a haboob. Did you know there are three different types of dust storms and how to tell them apart?

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07/18/2016

Transportation trivia: What's a freeway vs. a highway?

Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.

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07/15/2016

Spanish Blog: ¡CUIDE SU VIDA, ORÍLLESE!

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, covers tips on driving in a dust storm. It’s always best to avoid driving into a dust storm, but if you encounter one, you’ll know what actions to take.

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