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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to move over.

‘Move Over,’ slow down and keep first responders safe during Crash Responder Safety Week

During Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs from Nov. 18-22, you may notice a traffic safety message about Arizona’s “Move Over” law displayed on our overhead message signs.

PODCAST: Big things happening on the I-17 widening/flex lanes project

Laura Douglas, our communications led on this major project, shares with host Doug Nintzel how crews continue paving various sections of the 23-mile project corridor, while also focusing on the bridge work, earthwork and, most recently, installation of the flex lanes technology.

A mural in Chloride

The story behind the Chloride murals

Traveling north on US 93 past Kingman is an old mining town called Chloride.

At one point in the town's history, there were over 75 working mines. Today, the number is unknown and they are either privately owned or controlled by the federal government.

Photo of ADOT Director Jennifer Toth, ADOT employees Jeremy Moore, Anthony Torres and Ariel Platt

14 November 2024

ADOT honored for supporting employees who serve in Guard, Reserve

On weekdays, they serve the public working on Arizona’s highways. On weekends and when called to duty, they serve the country through the National Guard and Reserves. This double duty can be

Workers at the scene of a car crash on the highway

Here’s what I saw on a 3 hour ride-along with IRU

Usually, my day job as a public information officer focused on safety at ADOT involves sitting behind a computer screen, typing up blogs or news releases and other duties that keep me confined to my desk.

highway closures for winter

12 November 2024

State Routes 473 and 366 closing this week for the winter season

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake in the White Mountains on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Tombstone US Marines Wild West Detachment

Adopt a Highway: U.S. Marines keep the wild west grand

The Arizona Department of Transportation remembers veterans for their commitment to our great nation. We also honor those who currently serve.

The Wild West Detachment Marine Corps League expresses its continuing dedication by cleaning an adopted stretch of State Route 80 near Tombstone.

Traffic Operations Center view toward screens

PODCAST: We're giving you an inside look at ADOT's Traffic Operations Center

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, host Doug Nintzel chats with David Blue, head of ADOT's Traffic Management Group and the person who oversees the Traffic Operations Center.

Illustration of proposed Yuma bridge crossing showing location and financial details from a California report. Includes map of US Interstate 8, All American Canal, and surrounding roads.

Making the public aware of projects

Highway projects big and small have been part of what ADOT does since our inception in 1974. Notifying people about those projects is also a big part of the agency's work.

I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project

6 November 2024

Eastbound Interstate 10 to Close Between State Route 51 and US 60 (Nov. 8-11)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as eastbound I-10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8, to 4 a.m. Mon