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Register here as a first step to gathering friends and family for the 7th annual ADOT litter cleanup on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. While Adopt a Highway permits are for two-years and require cleanups several times per year...
In Arizona’s infamous summer heat, you can work up a sweat very quickly and easily from basic yardwork or even a short walk, making that first sip of water a refreshing relief. Understanding the importance of water during these months, the...
During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...

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Our newest video focuses on the value of enrolling in a professional motorcycle rider training course.
Highway construction isn’t just big machinery, heavy-duty vehicles and materials by the ton. There’s a lot of work that happens off project sites and inside a lab.
The availability of energy-efficient license plates for owners of qualified vehicles has ended as the maximum number of plate applications has been reached.
Learning doesn’t always have to take place inside of a classroom, sometimes it can happen safely near the side of a freeway!
It has been a while since we last updated you on the Loop 202 widening project, but if you’re an East Valley driver, you’ve probably noticed the progress.
ADOT has been recognized for its environmental protection efforts while rebuilding the San Pedro Bridge through a sensitive conservation area on State Route 90 east of Sierra Vista.
If you've ever confused an MVD for a DMV, today's post will help you straighten it all out.
A look at what ADOT and other agencies are working toward in regards to dust storm safety.
Since ADOT installed its first pedestrian hybrid beacon back in 2012, motorists have likely noticed more and more of these devices.
Since it's Earth Day, we're looking back to the blog posts and videos that have highlighted ADOT’s commitment to environmentally conscious practices.