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A concrete bridge with large support beams spans a deep red rock canyon under a cloudy sky.

02/10/2026

Waterhole Canyon Bridge is out-of-this-world

An odd-looking bridge in Northern Arizona is a gateway to some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery.

Samaritans Adopt a Highway Volunteers

02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.

02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.

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Interchange view from above.

09/17/2021

Art of Transportation: Interchange beauty from above

A drone view from above turns a freeway image into something to be admired.

09/16/2021

Adopt a Highway: Share your volunteerism on social media

National CleanUp Day is almost here. Be sure to let your friends and family know you're volunteering!

Grid of nine Arizona specialty license plate designs, each with a label, representing organizations and causes such as sports teams, education, and health awareness.

09/14/2021

Most popular specialty plates of 2021

Was your favorite specialty license plate one of the most popular plates?

Freshly paved section of Highway 95 in Western Arizona

09/13/2021

A tale of two 95s

One road. Two designations. A fascinating look at US/SR 95.

09/10/2021

Join Adopt a Highway on National CleanUp Day

National CleanUp Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to register!

Cartoon graphic showing car with buying tips around it and areas to look for

09/09/2021

When inspecting a vehicle, walk away from the deal if it doesn't smell right

We have a different type of hurricane warning for used car buyers.

IRU picking up debris.

09/08/2021

Be responsible -- secure your loads and don’t litter

ADOT Director Halikowski explains how debris is a safety issue for everyone on the road.

Stretch of rural Arizona highway

09/07/2021

Don’t “fall” into road trip complacency as autumn arrives

If you have a fall road trip in the works, make sure you read today's blog post.

Airplanes taking of at night with streams of light visible

09/02/2021

Art of Transportation: Let's fly away

What has one our intrepid ADOT photographers captured? Learn about why these streaks of light have us up in the air!

09/01/2021

Don’t get thrown for a loop

Understanding the three Loop 202 freeways will help you circle around Broadway Curve Improvement Project detours.