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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.
01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.
01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...
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01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.
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desert tortoise
04/29/2016

ADOT works to safeguard wildlife along state highways

ADOT is known for building roads but we also work to protect the wildlife that live near our highways. The desert tortoise is just one of the animals ADOT partners with other agencies to protect.
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Photo of crew paving roadway
04/28/2016

Timing of paving work is sometimes decided by Mother Nature

Did you know that weather affects the timing of paving work? ADOT needs Mother Nature to cooperate when paving our highways.
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04/26/2016

Many steps already taken on wrong-way driving, but more to come

Wrong-way driving. No issue has prompted more people to contact ADOT over the past year.
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04/22/2016

Aerial video shows progress on Bell and Grand project

The city of Surprise has shared aerial drone footage of this week’s work on the overpass at US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell.
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04/20/2016

In the market for a used vehicle? Here are five quick tips to keep in mind

When it comes to buying a used vehicle it’s very important to do your homework! A little bit of research up front can potentially save you from making a several-thousand-dollar mistake later.
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04/15/2016

April brings reminders on work-zone safety, dangers of distracted driving

Having a designated month, week or even a day that’s devoted to a particular safety topic is a great way to bring about some added awareness
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04/14/2016

Considering the new Travel ID? Here are some guidelines to help you decide what to do

Thinking about getting the new Arizona Voluntary Travel ID now that it’s available? It’s entirely your decision, but we have a few guidelines to help you decide if and when to get one.
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04/12/2016

Five ways to make Arizona's highways safer for everyone - especially you

Safety is our top priority – for our workers and the public – and National Work Zone Awareness Week gives us the opportunity to feature some tips to make work zones along Arizona’s highways safer for everyone.
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04/11/2016

Take an animated tour of the interchange coming in Surprise

We hope you've seen our announcement and previous blog post about a major project that will relieve congestion at Grand Avenue (US 60) and Bell Road in Surprise.
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04/06/2016

Look twice with motorcycle events in the Valley this week

If you travel on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways this week between Glendale and Scottsdale, you’ll probably encounter more motorcycles than usual.
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