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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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It's long gone, but you can still see the legacy of old US 80 across the southern half of Arizona virtually everywhere.
A little bit of everything is a reason to visit the town of Superior, off US 60.
If these rust-colored hills and this road looks familiar, join our "Where in AZ??" challenge.
Arizona Highways is read and loved around the world, which is why it came as no surprise that it has receive yet more accolades.
We may not be able to hang it up on a refrigerator like some of the art we've received, but ADOT Kids was recently recognized for explaining transportation to a general audience during the public health situation.
Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
Sixty years ago, Arizona drivers encountered highway signs that were a little more splashy.
A popular landmark sits at the end of this road. Do you know "Where in AZ??" this image was taken?
The world famous Route 66 may have been decommissioned 35 years ago, but here in Arizona you can still cruise through some of those memories.
What would you like to see happen at Grand and 35th avenues? We have some ideas, but want to hear from you as part of an improvement study in the area!