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Arizona Travel ID
12/28/2025

The Arizona Travel ID can help you avoid a new federal fee

Starting on Feb. 1, those who do not have a federally compliant credential like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID will be charged $45 for the new TSA ConfirmID service to get you through TSA security for up to 10 days.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer holds up a piece of litter.
12/27/2025

PODCAST: Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026

On this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie explains how you can get involved and help keep Arizona grand.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive calmly.
12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...
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Adot kids truck and heavy equipment illustrations
01/03/2022

ADOT Kids: How ADOT builds roads

Hey, ADOT Kids! There’s a lot that goes into constructing roads, like our highways in Arizona. And we’re here to give you the details.
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A winding road with cars cuts through a dry, hilly landscape under a clear blue sky.
12/31/2021

New year means renewed hope

As we say goodbye to 2021, we look to 2022 with hope for the new year.
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12/30/2021

Throwback Thursday: Vintage cars and palm trees

A vintage look from ADOT headquarters over a half century ago.
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12/27/2021

I-10 project in Buckeye will improve traffic flow, safety along Key Commerce Corridor

A lot of progress along I-10 in the West Valley has been made over the past 15 years and more improvements are coming.
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12/22/2021

Blended training sessions save money, time

Saving as many taxpayer dollars as possible is a priority with ADOT. And nowhere is that more evident than training new workers. It used to be that new highway-operations workers had to train for two weeks in Phoenix. Not anymore. A new...
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Message board on snowy highway warns of winter conditions
12/22/2021

Holiday highway travel requires focus on safety

Tips for being prepared before hitting the road during the holiday season.
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Desert landscape with wildflowers and rocky mountains at sunset, featured on the cover of the Arizona Highways 2022 Calendar.
12/21/2021

Need a holiday gift? ADOT has you covered!

Struggling to complete your holiday gift lift? Consider shopping at ADOT! Seriously.
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Photo showing people parked to play in snow at Interstate 17 interchange
12/20/2021

Good day for snowplay? Don't park on highway shoulders

Heading to the high country to play in the snow is a tradition for many Arizonans. But before you go, make sure you Know Snow, and have a plan for smooth travels.
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Couple walking at rest area
12/16/2021

While traveling during the holiday season, save the phone for the rest area

When traveling during the holiday season, spread some Christmas cheer by not driving distracted. Make use of the rest areas when nature calls, but also for making phone calls or sending texts while you’re safely off the road and not driving.
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Dolin Ellis with guitar and microphone
12/15/2021

Arizona balladeer sings of 'Scrubby,' holidays, nostalgia

Arizona State Balladeer Dolan Ellis has written and performed hundreds of distinctly Arizona songs, including some about the holiday season.
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