ADOT Blog

Join us on a trip to the Verde Valley and learn about Arizona's direct connection to one of the most important British statesmen of the 20th Century.

On a complex project in a large metropolitan area, it may be a natural inclination during freeway closures for some drivers to self-detour onto local roads. ADOT collaborates with local cities and towns in the project area on a unique program to make sure drivers can get where they’re going without too much delay and with minimal disruption.

A Gila River bridge replacement project on SR 79 is already underway.

In our Continuous Improvement culture, kaizen can be a noun (change for the better) or verb (make change for the better).

Guardrail crabs aren't an actual crustacean, but an invention that saves times and increases safety.

A bridge quiz!

They say it’s a good idea not to burn your bridges and we're inclined to agree. But if they're going to be replaced with a brand-spanking new bridge, then why not?

Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a trip through the years, recounting the agency’s history through our instantly-recognizable logos.

Hey, ADOT Kids! There is a birthday coming up on July 1! Do you want to guess who will be celebrating? It’s ADOT’s 48th birthday! On July 1, 1974, the Arizona Highway Department officially became the Arizona Department of Transportation...

Shreds of tire treads have gained the nickname “gators” because many of them look like an alligator's back floating on the water’s surface. During National Tire Safety Awareness Week, we have tips for staying gator-free.