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

07/19/2024

Designating a driver is always an ‘All-Star’ move

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this Friday and Saturday, you may notice some of our overhead signs displaying a traffic safety message related to the WNBA All-Star Game happening in Phoenix. We want to grab people’s attention and...

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07/18/2024

PODCAST: A 51-year ADOT veteran reflects on ADOT's first half century

To mark ADOT's 50th anniversary this month, we're inviting some longtime employees onto our podcast, On the Road With ADOT. The latest episode features Tami Wollaston, who started as a draftsman nearly 51 years ago and currently is a transportation engineering specialist in ADOT’s Roadway Engineering Group.

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A picturesque bridge spanning a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery

07/17/2024

A brief history of three Wickenburg bridges

Three versions of the bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg have carried traffic for over a century.

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Neighborly advice: AZ511 app comes in handy

Hey neighbor! We want to share some helpful tips about our AZ511 app with you on National Good Neighbor Day.

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09/22/2022

Throwback Thursday: Globe trekkin'

In 1973, the Globe movie theatre is showing a film that modern audiences know better as a slick sci-fi television series.

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09/20/2022

Child seats over the years: From DIY to national safety standards

A look at child safety seats through the years.

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09/19/2022

Ensure your kids are buckled up for Child Passenger Safety Week

Child safety seats and seat belts not only save lives and increase safety for little ones, but child safety seats are required by Arizona law. Children younger than 8 years old and shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches, must be properly secured in a safety or booster seat.

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