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A new academy course created to help ADOT employees obtain a commercial driver license is improving compliance and safety. Certain ADOT employees in work groups such as maintenance, Incident Response Unit, signing and striping, and the...
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.
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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Though it’s no longer open to cars, the Walnut Canyon Bridge near Flagstaff has been standing for 100 years.
Recently, we were asked on social media about merging into a center left-turn lane on a surface street: The Arizona Driver License Manual has the answer on page 37. A center left-turn lane is in the middle of a two-way street and marked on...
In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff provides an update on a project creating a free-flowing interchange for US 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman. He also has an update on other projects improving travel in northwestern Arizona.
National CleanUp Day is coming and we have opportunities to get involved!
This episode of our podcast, On the Road With ADOT, features Motor Vehicle Division Director Eric Jorgensen. He explains that, come May 7, 2025, a form of identification like the Arizona Travel ID will be required for air travel.
Ever wonder where Bell, Bethany Home, Thunderbird, McDowell and other I-17 cross streets got their names from? We've got the answers.
Are we thinking the same thing when looking at those photos? It’s 53 years later and our snowplow drivers are still the best in the biz if you ask me. Look at the snow surrounding the highways… and both directions of travel are clear for...
Carmelle Malkovich of Claypool won a raffle sponsored by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce to become the first across the bridge. We caught up with her to discuss her memories of that day, including spending time with Governor Rose Mofford.
When it comes to state highway improvements that safely connect people and power Arizona's economy, there are no minor projects. However, there are Major Projects. That's why we're visiting with the head of our Major Projects and Alternative Delivery Division.
We're shining a spotlight on the 26 Adopt a Highway groups that became new members or renewed their volunteer permits between May and July.