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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

List of Adopt a Highway volunteers

05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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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.

Large anchor monument with USS Arizona BB-39 inscribed, American flags flying behind, palm trees in background.

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?

Black and white image of a car on a highway

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.

An evergreen tree lies in the middle lane of a multi-lane highway as cars drive around it.

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.

A quiet, empty street with yellow lines and a train depot surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

11/30/2020

Patagonia: a distinct stop off SR 82

Don't simply pass by this unassuming town along State Route 82.

Scouts assembled for cleanup

11/25/2020

Scouts do a good turn by cleaning up SR 87 for Day of Service

Who better to set a good example and help clean a stretch of highway than the Boy Scouts?

Three unfinished concrete bridge supports stand on a dirt embankment under a clear blue sky, with stylized monarch butterfly patterns visible on the closest pillar.

11/24/2020

Monarch butterflies take flight in SR 189 construction

Does the new interchange at SR 189 and I-19 give you butterflies too? Learn why and how monarch butterflies are being incorporated into the design.