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A group of volunteers pick up litter near a highway.

04/23/2024

Adopt a Highway: Arizona Volunteer Week

What better time to express gratitude to volunteers than during Arizona Volunteer Week, Apr. 21-27, along with thousands of dedicated individuals who strengthen Arizona communities through volunteering. ADOT appreciates the nearly 9,000...

04/19/2024

Our latest podcast takes you to the Broadway Curve project

Want to learn what's coming at the I-10 Broadway Curve improvement project? Our podcast, On the Road With ADOT, takes you behind the scenes.

A collage of groups of people wearing orange

04/18/2024

ADOT employees wear orange for work zone safety

If you’ve driven through a work zone, you’ve seen workers wearing hard hats and orange or yellow reflective vests. Those bright colors stand out and make it easier for motorists to see people working near travel lanes, building and...

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02/04/2018

Where in AZ??

It's a big day for football fans, but we're hoping you'll take our "Where in AZ??" challenge before you watch the game.

02/02/2018

Friday Five: We'll take you to the moon and back

The Friday Five rounds up the most important and most interesting ADOT stories of the week.

02/01/2018

At home in Painted Cliffs Rest Area

Many wonder who takes care of the rest areas in remote parts of the state. Today we're introducing you to the Painted Hills resident and caretaker.

01/31/2018

Hamilton heads off-Broadway and onto ADOT message boards

Check out the reaction we received from "Hamilton" musical fans after posting our latest safety messages.

01/30/2018

Be non-stop about safe driving

Our latest freeway safety messages may be familiar to fans of the Broadway musical, Hamilton.

01/29/2018

Art of Transportation: Canyon Diablo Bridge

The Art of Transportation finds beauty in an aging bridge in northern Arizona.

01/28/2018

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday and we've posted another "Where in AZ??" challenge for our Facebook fans.

01/26/2018

How to ensure you're receiving ADOT's updates in your Facebook feed

Facebook changes may mean you receive less information on traffic incidents.

01/24/2018

When weather threatens travel, showing always beats telling

ADOT staff members in the field shared photos and video during the recent snowstorm to help drivers make safe decisions.

01/23/2018

Route 89: Arizona photographer finds his way on border to border highway

An Arizona photographer has traveled tens of thousands of miles to document US 89.