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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

List of Adopt a Highway volunteers

05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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Image of snow fence

01/28/2015

Transportation Defined: Snow Fence

Snow fences are used by ADOT to help prevent wind-blown snow or snowdrifts from accumulating on the roads.

A yellow excavator works beside a concrete barrier on a road in a rocky, mountainous area.

01/27/2015

I-15 Bridge 6 reconstruction update

It’s been a while since we checked in on the Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project that’s happening up in the far northwestern corner of the state, but as you can see crews have kept busy.

A maroon Ford SUV with equipment attached to the front is parked indoors with its driver door open. Text on the image reads Road Profiler: Calibration.

01/23/2015

Vehicles of ADOT: Profilometer

ADOT’s job doesn’t end once a road is built.

A graphic shows a gas pump labeled Red Dyed Diesel beside text: Not Red Diesel is Street Diesel on a gray background.

01/20/2015

Red diesel is not street diesel

Ever hear of something called red-dyed diesel fuel?

Black and white photo of a vintage station wagon taxi parked in front of a low building with bushes.

01/14/2015

From the Archives: Smooth Roads

Smooth roads are a top ADOT priority and they have been for some time, even back in 1968 when these photos were taken…

Black minivan enters a roundabout near a yield sign on a clear day with a desert background.

01/09/2015

Cameron roadway improvement project update

We’ve got an update for you today on a project we first told you about last summer.

Two traffic camera images show a snowy, curved road with trees on the sides. A vehicle is driving on the road under cloudy skies.

01/07/2015

Now that we've Sasquatch your attention...

ADOT has been in the news lately for a photo posted to our Twitter and Facebook sites.

A concrete tunnel entrance set into a rocky hillside, with lights lining the inside and a two-lane road leading into the tunnel.

12/23/2014

ADOT awarded million dollar grant for lighting project in US 60 Queen Creek Tunnel

An innovative project near Superior is set to improve visibility and reduce maintenance costs.

12/22/2014

ADOT is ready to support new Arizona governor

As we enter a new year and embrace the vision of a new governor, it is appropriate to take a look back and prepare ourselves for the future.

12/19/2014

Know Snow: Winter driving stats

We’re wrapping up the week with a new video that shows off some winter driving season stats.