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This week, we're grateful to have a State Trooper on the ADOT podcast to not just explain Arizona's Move Over Law but the white-knuckle experience of being stopped next to traffic.
Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...
On April 23, 2023, while assisting at the scene of a crash, Derek Parish with ADOT’s Incident Response Unit – sponsored by GEICO – faced a terrifying moment as an oncoming vehicle sped toward him. We're sharing his story this national Move Over Day to highlight the life-saving importance of Arizona's "Move Over" law.

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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?
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.
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.
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?
Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.
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.
When Arizona’s portion of I-15 opened to traffic in 1973, it was the most expensive rural interstate construction project to date.
Enjoy the new app, Pokémon Go, but be responsible and don't game and drive.
ADOT is in line to receive a $54 million federal grant to help fund two key widening projects on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
Information will be provided on the alignment revisions for the SR 347 at Union Pacific Railroad project on Thursday, July 14.