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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.

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.

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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08/18/2021

Registration open for National CleanUp Day

Get online and make sure to register your group for National CleanUp Day!

08/16/2021

Adopt a Highway: A littered life

Today's blog takes you on a unique journey.

Close-up of a steel bridge under construction showing beams and support structures.

08/12/2021

Pinto Creek Bridge opens a new chapter in Arizona history

Our project on US 60 at Pinto Creek is more than just a new bridge going up. It's a new part of the road's history.

08/11/2021

Back-to-school means brushing up on school bus etiquette

Back-to-school means it's time for drivers to brush up on their driving skills to keep kids safe.

Cartoon graphic shows car in water and gives safety tips.

08/10/2021

When you see a flooded intersection, turn around!

It's easy to think running water on a roadway isn't a big threat. But you would be wrong. Your car can be swept away in just 12 inches of water.

08/09/2021

It's an old road to Post Office Deck Bridge renovations

On Fort Apache Reservation in eastern Arizona, ADOT is working to replace a 50-year old bridge deck.

08/06/2021

Save the Date: National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18

Mark you calendar for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18!

Graphic for Crash Facts report

08/04/2021

From the Director: Changing driver behavior is key to reducing traffic fatalities and crashes

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report for last year has been released and ADOT Director Halikowski shares his thoughts about the report.

$ADOT Kids cartoon showing engineer with linear math equation$

08/03/2021

Civil Engineers use math to design, build and maintain transportation structures

There are almost as many type of engineers as there are branches of math. Learn how math plays an important part in engineering.

Equipment removing asphalt and conveying it into a truck trailer

08/02/2021

Rubberized asphalt removal is the first step to the reconstruction of the I-10 Broadway Curve

The I-10 Broadway Curve project has kicked off and drivers will start noticing changes in the construction area.