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Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

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:

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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Forest fire.

07/09/2021

ADOT ready to respond after wildfires

Once wildfires come to an end, drivers should be on the lookout for flash flooding and other road hazards in areas with burn scars. If issues do occur, ADOT crews are ready to respond.

A white envelope from ADOT Motor Vehicle Division with a window showing an address, marked License Plate and Registration Card Enclosed on a black textured surface.

07/08/2021

There’s more than a license plate in that envelope

When you get your license plate in the mail, be sure the check the entire envelope!

Construction workers build the Rio de Flag Bridge in Flagstaff Arizona. A public transit bus and traffic barriers are visible in the background.

07/06/2021

Rio de Flag Wash bridge in place using innovative method

If you haven't had a chance to drive over new Rio de Flag bridge, we have a preview of what you'll see once you do along with the work that went into making it happen.

07/01/2021

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers make lemonade

Volunteers often make lemonade out of lemons.

Rural freeway traffic viewed from above

06/30/2021

From the Director: Maintaining, upgrading and improving safety is the name of the game

ADOT Director Halikowski talks about balancing needs and wants in the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.

A person checks the air pressure of a car tire using a digital tire pressure gauge, with the gauge pressed against the tire’s valve stem.

06/29/2021

Get your vehicle in monsoon shape!

Is your car rainstorm ready? Monsoon season is here and it's important for you and your car to be ready.

06/28/2021

Adopt a Highway: Judie’s 20-year memorial on State Route 69

Inspiration comes in many forms. In the case of Lina Rodriguez, it happened on a road trip.

Road Closed sign

06/25/2021

From the Director: Give Road Crews Some Courtesy During Wildfire Closures

ADOT Director Halikowski explains the role ADOT crews have in wildfire road closures and the challenges they face.

Workers operate large drill

06/24/2021

Here’s the drill about current pre-construction activity along Interstate 10 in metro-Phoenix

You may have noticed the large drilling equipment along I-10 at the Broadway Curve. If you've wondered what it's all about, this blog is for you!

Forest on fire

06/22/2021

Has a fire closed this highway? ADOT can tell you.

How are you supposed to know when an event like the Telegraph fire closes a highway? ADOT offers you a number of free-of-charge options.