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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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ADOT is ready to support new Arizona governor

As we enter a new year and embrace the vision of a new governor, it is appropriate to take a look back and prepare ourselves for the future.

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Image of snow plow with saying average cost of snowplow is $250000

12/19/2014

Know Snow: Winter driving stats

We’re wrapping up the week with a new video that shows off some winter driving season stats.

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12/17/2014

Know Snow: By the Numbers

Our new infographic outlines many important facts about snowplows and ADOT's winter operations.

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12/12/2014

Know Snow: Drivers encouraged to prepare for winter driving

As the first significant winter storm rolls into the state this weekend, ADOT is ready to respond to keep motorists safe while clearing snow and ice from highways.

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12/11/2014

Improved safety, reduced congestion key goals in placing DPS Officer at ADOT’s TOC

Through a collaborative effort among ADOT, DPS, FHWA and MAG, a new program was recently launched that stations DPS officers at the Traffic Operations Center.

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12/10/2014

More Loop 303 improvement projects are on the way

When we last left off with the Loop 303, all ramps had just opened at the freeway’s I-10 traffic interchange. Months later, more improvements are still on the way.

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12/09/2014

South Mountain Freeway comment deadline extended to Dec. 29

The comment deadline for the proposed South Mountain Freeway has been extended to Dec. 29. An addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available for review.

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