ADOT Blog

US 60 has a storied history in the Valley. In the 1970s, it became the very first freeway that wasn’t an interstate. And until its completion in 1991, it was known as State Route 360. The Superstition Freeway portion of the highway (which...

Over these last two years, the MVD Community Connections team has organized a variety of donation drives and other opportunities for MVD employees to give back to their communities across the state.

When faced with freeway closures, it may be tempting to seek out the quickest shortcut via side streets, but taking Arizona Department of Transportation's designated detour routes isn't just a suggestion,it's a crucial step for ensuring safety, reducing congestion and maintaining the smooth flow of traffic for everyone.

When monsoon season comes around, most Arizonans are familiar with the thunderstorms and dust storms that can cause dangerous driving conditions. At the Arizona Department of Transportation, we’ve been working on keeping motorists safe on...

In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, we're marking our 50th anniversary as the Arizona Department of Transportation. LeRoy Brady, our chief landscape architect and a 50-year employee, shares his memories and experiences with our host, Doug Nintzel.

Our 50th anniversary celebration continues with these really neat pins we uncovered while thrifting in the Valley.

As we mark ADOT’s 50th Anniversary, we’ve been looking back at what was happening with all things transportation in Arizona when we became the state DOT in 1974. One particular item caught our attention. Did you know that State Route 74...

We gathered every photo of highways we could find from 1974 and made this video.

We're grateful to our partners at the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for committing Proposition 400 funding to additional cleanups of hard-to-reach locations along Valley freeways.

As Arizonans celebrate Independence Day with hot dogs, cookouts, fireworks and time by the pool, we at ADOT want to remind drivers to make sure you have a plan to get home safely if the celebrations include alcohol. Whether that’s calling a...