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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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From the Archives: Winter weather

We found a photograph in our archives that's an excellent throwback/reminder for travelers who are facing the winter storm.

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12/30/2015

Traveling on US 180 to see the snow? Here's how you can make the trip a little easier

Holiday weekends see heavy traffic through Flagstaff to and from snow-play areas along US 180. We have some suggestions to make your trip to this area a little easier.

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12/29/2015

ADOT facilitates training for first responders

When the ADOT Right of Way Group has properties available, they often allow first responders to use those properties for real world training.

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12/23/2015

Tips for a happy and safe holiday travel season

The holiday travel season is officially here and it’s sure to be a busy one.

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12/22/2015

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

A law taking effect Jan. 1 will allow spouses and dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty to register a vehicle free of the vehicle license tax.

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