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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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Transportation defined: Hydrodemolition and MMC

We have a couple of new terms for you today and they both have to do with concrete.

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06/03/2014

Ringtail on the new Arizona driver licenses needs a name

The ringtail, incorporated into the new Arizona driver license background image as a security feature, needs a nickname.

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05/30/2014

Delivering information about weekend freeway restrictions is a team effort

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create the Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory each week.

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05/28/2014

‘One Less Spark’ campaign shows how drivers can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is participating in the "One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire" campaign to show how drivers can prevent wildfires.

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05/27/2014

All about attenuators

Attenuators are important features that help keep drivers and ADOT crews safe.

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05/21/2014

Transportation Management Plans help to minimize construction impacts

Transportation Management Plans help manage and minimize the impact of ADOT construction.

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05/20/2014

Additional energy efficient license plates now available exclusively for plug-in hybrids

Beginning today, specific hybrid vehicle owners will have another opportunity to obtain one of the “Clean Air – Blue Skies” Energy Efficient license plates.

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