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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!

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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06/17/2015

Wonder why you should turn off your vehicle lights, once you’ve pulled aside?

Ever wonder why drivers are advised to turn off all vehicle lights once they have pulled safely off the road during a dust storm? Today, we've got your answer.

06/15/2015

Where will you be when the dust settles?

Drivers are reminded to ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive’ this monsoon season.

06/12/2015

Innovative construction technology used on pavement improvement project

ADOT is testing a new method in roadway construction, called "intelligent compaction," to improve efficiency and provide longer-lasting pavement.

Screenshot of a music playlist titled “ADOT’s Dust Storm Playlist” with songs by The Clash, Mumford & Sons, Bee Gees, Bon Jovi, Kenny Loggins, and more.

06/10/2015

Songs of summer: ADOT’s dust storm playlist

We created a dust storm playlist that reflects the musical messages of dust storm safety. #PullAsideStayAlive

06/09/2015

New interactive map makes it easy to find nearby MVD, third party offices

Finding a close-by MVD or Authorized Third Party office location just got a whole lot easier.

mud and rocks blocked the roadway near Glen Canyon Dam

06/08/2015

Quick action and teamwork clears flood debris from US 89 in Page

ADOT's Equipment Services crew got traffic moving after mud and rocks blocked the roadway near Glen Canyon Dam.

ADOT completes new surface of reconstructed northbound I-15 bridge

06/05/2015

ADOT completes new surface of reconstructed northbound I-15 bridge

Crews completed an overnight concrete deck pour on the newly reconstructed northbound side of the Interstate 15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6.

06/03/2015

Arizona motor-vehicle crash deaths dropped in 2014

The number of deaths in motor-vehicle crashes across the state dropped by nearly 9 percent in 2014, according to annual statistics released by ADOT.

06/02/2015

SR 89A Oak Creek bank protection project is underway

It’s not all roads and bridges, here at ADOT. Sometimes the projects we take on include stabilizing the areas near a highway.

05/26/2015

Nesting birds are protected during construction

ADOT’s Environmental Planning Group reviews all projects and assigns measures to protect nesting birds from harm during construction.