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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...

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02/01/2026

PODCAST: How a Travel ID beats the TSA fee

Bill Lamoreaux, our lead communicator on all things MVD, has the details you need on how to join millions of Arizonans who are able to use their driver licenses and state ID cards for air travel and other uses that have REAL ID requirements.

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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...

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Oversized load requires brief closure of eastbound I-10 near Benson early Sunday

An oversized load moving through the state will require a brief closure of eastbound I-10 near Benson early Sunday (Dec. 6).

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12/02/2015

Motorcycle safety training is a must

Whether someone is new to riding or has years of experience, ADOT encourages all riders to take a certified safety training course.

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11/25/2015

Loop 101 widening project progresses past halfway point

There will be no full construction closures on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project during the upcoming busy holiday season.

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Car going around curve in mountainy area

11/24/2015

Holiday Travel: Be patient, don’t speed when out on state's highways

We know the state’s highways will be busy this holiday weekend, which is why we’d like to share some details to help make your trip a safe one.

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11/20/2015

Know Snow: By the numbers

Do you Know Snow? Check out today's video and discover something new about ADOT’s winter operations.

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11/18/2015

Know Snow: Be prepared for winter-weather travel season

ADOT crews are prepared for the snowy, icy months ahead and we want to make sure you are too.

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Map of US Bicycle Route 90 through Arizona

11/17/2015

U.S. Bicycle Route 90 runs through Arizona border to border

Cycling your way across the state got a little easier last month when Arizona received approval for its first U.S. bicycle route.

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11/13/2015

Westbound I-10 east of Tucson to close overnight Nov. 17

A bridge replacement project on Interstate 10 westbound between Tucson and Benson will require a 67-mile detour from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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