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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66
03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:
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Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley
03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.
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Aerial view of I-17 interchange with Loop 303 in north Phoenix
02/24/2026

Initial work starting on Loop 303 and I-17 improvements in north Phoenix

A major component of the work will be building the direct ramps to create the freeway-to-freeway interchange. When completed over the next two-and-a-half years, drivers will skip the traffic signals at the current Loop 303/I-17 diamond interchange.
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An aerial view of a highway construction project.
05/02/2024

Progress you can really see: New ribbon of asphalt marks new US 93 lanes in Wickenburg

We recently let you know that a US 93 widening project in Wickenburg is 80 percent complete; we can now share another new development making the project even closer to completion. Asphalt paving is currently underway on the highway’s new...
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Specialty plates featured in April.
05/01/2024

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.
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A girl wearing an orange reflective vest poses while picking up litter near a highway.
04/30/2024

Adopt a Highway: Young volunteers achieve goals and inspire litter-free highways

Among 9,000 ADOT volunteers are leaders ages 12 through 17. Adopt a Highway volunteer groups may include kids within this age range to participate in a roadside cleanups with the written consent from a parent or guardian. Janice Rogers...
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An intact disability placard and a worn and torn disability placard.
04/29/2024

Disability parking placards are now ready for the Arizona heat

Permanent and temporary disability placards are even more prepared for summer heat thanks to improvements from the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Anyone that has been in Arizona during the summer, especially...
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Inside of fiber-optic conduit
04/28/2024

If we build it, they will come (with broadband internet)

We're excited to share news of a public-private partnership through which internet service providers can lease space in fiber-optic conduit installed along interstate freeways to expand broadband access in rural areas.
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A group of people gather for a photo outside of a building.
04/25/2024

The impact of a single action, decision or person can be felt by many

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is proud to again join with the dedicated team at Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) to celebrate National Donate Life Month. Last year 865 people received the gift of life because...
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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...
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On the Road With ADOT
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.
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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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A highway work zone with orange traffic control devices.
04/15/2024

Wearing orange on April 17 supports work zone safety

National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, is an annual spring event that brings attention to the importance of work zone safety. This year’s theme is “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” It highlights...
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