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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

AAH volunteer group

08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

08/02/2026

PODCAST: Learn more about the brand new Loop 303 construction project south of I-10 in Goodyear

Senior Resident Engineer Jimmy Naujokaitis is On the Road with ADOT, talking to host Doug Nintzel about early work and what to expect as this Loop 303 construction advances over the next several years.

Popular blog articles

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.

08/31/2021

Arizona, Keep it Grand on National CleanUp Day!

It's not too late to clean a highway for National CleanUp Day on Sept. 18.