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05/04/2025

PODCAST: Big things are happening with I-17 widening and flex lanes

With big things happening in the coming weeks and months, we've invited back Laura Douglas, ADOT's lead communicator on this project, to update us on the project widening I-17 and creating an innovative system of flex lanes between Anthem and Sunset Point.

Arizona Travel ID

05/02/2025

Arizona Travel ID (REAL ID) federal deadline is taking off

Beginning May 7 you will need a federally compliant credential – like the Arizona Travel ID or a passport – to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights.

Specialty plates featured in April.

04/30/2025

April 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.

Popular blog articles

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.

01/23/2015

Vehicles of ADOT: Profilometer

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

01/20/2015

Red diesel is not street diesel

Ever hear of something called red-dyed diesel fuel?

01/16/2015

Tips for your next trip to an emissions testing station

ADOT does not administer vehicle emissions tests.

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…

01/13/2015

From the Rearview Mirror: I-10 tunnel upkeep

Revisit an old video and blog post that explain how the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel is maintained.

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.

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.

12/23/2014

Happy holidays from the ADOT Blog

As 2014 winds down, we want to say that we’ve really enjoyed sharing ADOT’s story with you this year!

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.