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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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10/30/2026

Heavy rain can flood the market with water damaged vehicles

When looking for a new-to-you vehicle, it is important to know its history. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s condition and title status, especially in a private sale.

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Yuma International Airport named 2015 Airport of the Year

ADOT has named the Yuma International Airport as the 2015 Airport of the Year.

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A person wearing a bright yellow and black helmet and safety jacket rides a motorcycle, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

05/08/2015

Get motorcycle safety training from the pros

Our newest video focuses on the value of enrolling in a professional motorcycle rider training course.

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05/07/2015

From the Archives: The science of transportation

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.

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05/06/2015

Availability of energy-efficient vehicle license plates has ended

The availability of energy-efficient license plates for owners of qualified vehicles has ended as the maximum number of plate applications has been reached.

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Three construction workers in safety gear talk near a large, red sculptural sign under a clear blue sky.

05/05/2015

ASU landscape architecture students get Loop 101 tour

Learning doesn’t always have to take place inside of a classroom, sometimes it can happen safely near the side of a freeway!

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04/30/2015

Work continues on Loop 202 improvement project

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.

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04/29/2015

ADOT receives environmental award for San Pedro bridge replacement near Sierra Vista

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.

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