ADOT Blog

Latest blog articles

05/11/2026

PODCAST: ADOT gets the Game and Fish Department's perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass project south of Flagstaff

ADOT has a partner on the I-17 wildlife overpass being built south of Flagstaff. Listen in for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's take on this structure, as well as other plans to benefit wildlife and drivers alike.

LEARN MORE

Photo of I-10 interchange at Sunset Links Road

05/08/2026

Sunset Links Road extension celebrated as I-10 widening nears completion in Tucson area

Few things say a project is complete, or almost complete, like a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

LEARN MORE

Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

LEARN MORE

Oh, the places you can see with the Arizona Travel ID

This blog is meant to encourage those who once flew to get the Arizona Travel ID, in case that is you! On National Dr. Seuss Day, fans both young and old find ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss. If you are inspired to celebrate his life’s work...

LEARN MORE

02/28/2025

February recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media. These are the plates we highlighted in February.

LEARN MORE

Three people in yellow safety vests pose for a picture in a parking lot.

02/27/2025

Earth Day with Adopt a Highway: If you’ve got the time, we’ve got bags

Please join us for ADOT’s Earth Day and Arizona Volunteer Week cleanup near Tempe Marketplace from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 22. Register here if you’d like to participate in a special Adopt a Highway Volunteer Program cleanup to...

LEARN MORE

A steel truss bridge spans over a river with a sandy shore and shrubs. A clear blue sky with scattered clouds is in the background.

02/26/2025

The history behind Yuma’s Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge

The Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge across the Colorado River near Yuma has a rich history.

LEARN MORE

A screen shot of a computer screen displaying a live chat with a representative from the MVD.

02/25/2025

Live Chat with MVD provided over 270,000 quick answers and services last year

Do you have questions about the Arizona Travel ID deadline coming soon, or want to complete a sold notice on your vehicle, but you don’t have time to make a special trip to the MVD office? You can join the many Arizonans who took advantage...

LEARN MORE

02/24/2025

Movies filmed on Arizona highways, the sequel

Recently, we published a blog that highlighted a dozen movies filmed on Arizona highways. We shared the blog on social media and, in response, you suggested more than 100 more movies you thought might have also featured Arizona highways...

LEARN MORE

02/23/2025

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2024

With over 100 designs to choose from, many Arizonans opt to adorn their vehicle with a specialty license plate to show support for their favorite sports team, local organization or charitable cause. Each specialty license plate costs $25...

LEARN MORE

Map of Loop 202 Santan Freeway widening project

02/23/2025

PODCAST: ADOT's Loop 202 Santan project is adding more than just new lanes

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features two engineers leading our project that's increasing capacity on the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in the Southeast Valley: Lionel Goy and John Hall.

LEARN MORE