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A man driving with a phone in his hand.

04/01/2026

Put away the phone during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s a reflex for most of us to pick up our phones when we hear the familiar dinging sound that lets us know we have a new text to read. You might think it’s not that serious to look down at your phone and respond to a text while you’re...

03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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Desert landscape with wildflowers and rocky mountains at sunset, featured on the cover of the Arizona Highways 2022 Calendar.

12/21/2021

Need a holiday gift? ADOT has you covered!

Struggling to complete your holiday gift lift? Consider shopping at ADOT! Seriously.

Photo showing people parked to play in snow at Interstate 17 interchange

12/20/2021

Good day for snowplay? Don't park on highway shoulders

Heading to the high country to play in the snow is a tradition for many Arizonans. But before you go, make sure you Know Snow, and have a plan for smooth travels.

Couple walking at rest area

12/16/2021

While traveling during the holiday season, save the phone for the rest area

When traveling during the holiday season, spread some Christmas cheer by not driving distracted. Make use of the rest areas when nature calls, but also for making phone calls or sending texts while you’re safely off the road and not driving.

Dolin Ellis with guitar and microphone

12/15/2021

Arizona balladeer sings of 'Scrubby,' holidays, nostalgia

Arizona State Balladeer Dolan Ellis has written and performed hundreds of distinctly Arizona songs, including some about the holiday season.

Semi-truck on highway at sunset

12/10/2021

Doing our part to ease supply chain issues

ADOT is taking action to alleviate stress on commercial truck drivers and help address the nationwide supply chain crisis.

Image of Phoenix Suns' Gorilla getting photo taken at MVD

12/09/2021

Throwback Thursday: Suns' Gorilla gets a driver license

In 1995, the Suns Gorilla paid a visit to the MVD and left a licensed driver.

Christmas tree in the middle of the freeway with cars all around.

12/06/2021

Avoid a conifer catastrophe; secure your Christmas tree

Secure your Christmas tree so it gets home safely and doesn't become an ejected evergreen.

A mountain lion walks on a dirt path at night, surrounded by bushes and greenery.

12/03/2021

Arizona Highways photographs on display at Phoenix Zoo

An exceptional Arizona Highways photography exhibit is on display at the Phoenix Zoo. This photo featuring a mountain lion is by Bruce D. Taubert.

12/01/2021

Adopt a Highway: US 89 volunteers ‘Keep it grand’ on the Arizona-Utah border

It could be said that Aaron and Natalie Merullo are a special welcoming committee for travelers crossing the stateline from Utah into Arizona.

11/29/2021

November is a time to remember ... bridges

November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month and we want to highlight a few of our favorites in Arizona.