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A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.

11/30/2025

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

11/26/2025

Pie, leftovers and designated drivers are essential this Thanksgiving weekend

It’s Thanksgiving and that means gathering with friends and family over the holiday weekend. Here at ADOT, we want you to make it to your destination safely. If you’re out on Arizona highways over the holiday weekend, you may see our...

Swing gates that keep vehicles from going the wrong direction in I-17 flex lanes

11/23/2025

PODCAST: Flex lanes, wider I-17 making the holiday travel season bright

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on this massive project, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what drivers have gained from I-17 improvements and how the flex lanes work.

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12/11/2020

What's ahead for the Broadway Curve

The Broadway Curve project is expected to start in 2021 and will improve safety and efficiency for hundreds of thousands of drivers who travel through that section of Interstate 10 each weekday.

Freeway board with holiday safety message

12/10/2020

Holiday season starts with Hanukkah and safety

We hope you start the holiday season with safety.

Signs at Pinnacle Peak Road interchange

12/09/2020

Don’t overlook the much-improved I-17/Pinnacle Peak Road interchange

Though it's not quite as new or flashy at the diverging diamond at Happy Valley, we shouldn't overlook the new interchange on I-17 at Pinnacle Peak.

A paved road runs parallel to a canal in a dry, desert landscape with mountains in the distance.

12/08/2020

Please, remember the 'share' in the South Mountain's shared-use path

We added the shared-use path to the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway for everyone to enjoy. If you are using it, remember to share and share alike.

12/07/2020

Do you know how Arizona remembers this infamous day?

Did you know about these state tributes to honor the veterans of Pearl Harbor?

12/06/2020

Where in AZ??

It's a sign common in some parts of our state. If you've seen this sign and roadway, join our weekly challenge!

12/04/2020

Road Trip Recipes: Red Mountain Turkey Chili

Got leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? And feel like brushing up on the highways of the northeast Valley? Then we have the perfect recipe for you!

12/03/2020

Throwback Thursday: The unknown highway

Who doesn't love a good mystery? Because we found one in our archives!

Kathleen Mendes

12/02/2020

For this volunteer, Adopt a Highway program has been an education

Kathleen Mendes has seen a lot and learned a lot while helping clean up her section of US 180.

12/01/2020

The highway is no place to find a Christmas tree

Make sure your holidays are merry and bright by securing your load.