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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 selects preconstruction contractor for emergency repairs on US 89

ADOT cleared another hurdle last week in its effort to get the US 89 landslide repair started. ADOT has finalized an agreement with a contractor for preconstruction engineering services.

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03/28/2014

Historic Chevelon Creek Bridge gets restored

The Chevelon Creek Bridge has been around almost as long as Arizona has been an official state, but age isn’t the only noteworthy aspect of this structure.

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A large truck with an Oversize Load sign hauls an oversized red and white cargo trailer on a highway, accompanied by workers in safety vests.

03/27/2014

520-ton oversize load slowly makes its way through state

A majorly massive haul consisting of one (very big) transformer is being moved (very slowly) through Arizona to its final destination in Yuma.

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03/25/2014

New I-11 signs mark congressionally designated corridor

New signs mark the future I-11 corridor between Phoenix and Las Vegas. They were installed by ADOT along US 93, a likely route for the proposed interstate.

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03/21/2014

Major reconstruction of Virgin River Bridge No. 6 to begin on I-15

The largest project in more than 40 years on Arizona’s portion of I-15 will begin next week when ADOT starts on the reconstruction of Virgin River Bridge No. 6 in the far northwest corner of the state.

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03/20/2014

The Science of Transportation: Sieve Analysis

You might think that highway construction is all about big machinery, heavy-duty vehicles, massive structures and materials by the ton – but it’s not.

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