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Grogginess, yawning, sluggishness — they’re all signs of fatigue. That fatigue can make it harder to get through a workday, and your motor skills can be impaired. If you drive while drowsy, it could result in a crash. So during Drowsy...
One way ADOT helps safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy is operating commercial ports of entry. This is where officers with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) make sure large trucks and other commercial vehicles have proper permits and weight and are safe to operate on state highways.
This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.

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A glimpse of I-17 under construction in 1974.
Front license plates aren't required in Arizona. That wasn't always the case.
You know that segment of I-10 between Casa Grande and Chandler? Well, some good news has come down the pike and help is on the way.
Don’t get grounded. Join the 1.65 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID.
Did you know that several Arizona highways can bring you into locales named for various types of flora?
Throwing back to a public meeting for the future Superstition Freeway!
A friendly reminder that's never outdated.
To prevent lower-height bridge decks along Interstate 17 from getting hit by trucks, ADOT employees explored ways to bring attention to the bridge decks. And found a solution that's working.
During National Volunteer Week, we're thankful for the 1,002 Adopt a Highway volunteer groups who cleaned nearly 2,000 miles of state highways in 2021.
During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, consider what's really worth paying attention to while driving.