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We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...
On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.
ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.

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If you're a bridge aficionado, today's challenge is the one for you!
It's been more than 90 years since crews completed the original Navajo Bridge, an arching, architecturally significant span that looms dramatically across Marble Canyon and provides a rare vehicle crossing of the Colorado River in a remote...
Like most photos we throwback to, this one also comes to us undated. It is simply labeled "SR89A East Sedona." We hardly need to be told that last part, as the distinctive rock formations on the road heading toward Oak Creek Canyon speak...
Happy Tax Season everyone! We know … you can hardly contain your excitement. Ah, the afterglow of the new year… Holiday decorations come down. Beloved out-of-town family and friends return home – FINALLY! And of course, the most joyous...
An ADOT employee went out of his way to help two out-of-state motorist with a flat tire on Interstate 40.
Want to find a New Year's resolution that will benefit not only you, but others as well? Deciding now to be a safer driver in the new year is a great way to start 2020 off right.
It's an unusual "Where in AZ??" image to start of the year!
Learn more about these structures, which after nearly 80 years continue to provide value to those living in, visiting and traveling through this southeastern Arizona community.
We are throwing back to 1972 and a busy highway intersection in Yuma.
Have a great time if you go, but please leave prepared for extended time in frigid temperatures and never park on highway shoulders to play in the snow.