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07/19/2026

PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Garin Groff talks with host Doug Nintzel about improvements we have made and will be making to help connect truckers with safe and convenient parking so they can safely move goods

AAH in memory of Hunter Maggard

07/13/2026

Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

Read about a family whose memories keep Arizona beautiful through volunteering. About 800 groups care for miles along Arizona’s highways and nearly half are adopted in remembrance of loved ones.

07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.

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Still-smoldering fire along freeway

04/29/2019

Don't spark a wildfire: Check vehicles, trailers before summer trips

Sparks from dragging chains, underinflated tires and tossed cigarettes can and do start fires along state highways. Here's how you can help.

04/27/2019

Making trash go viral, in a good way

For anyone passionate about keeping state highways clean, there's now a social media hashtag just for you.

Safety message contest promo

04/26/2019

Entering our message contest? There's lots of competition already

Within 24 hours of launching our Safety Message Contest, we’d received more than 1,400 entries. After 48 hours the total number of submissions had climbed to 2,000.

Construction of Sunset Point

04/25/2019

Throwback Thursday: The dawning of Sunset Point

Sunset Point remains one of our most popular rest areas. And when we unveiled it nearly 50 years ago, it made a big impression countrywide.

White stone monument with a plaque reading Mormon Battalion Campsite, Dec. 11, 1846. Herd of wild horses and bulls. Surrounded by green vegetation and yellow flowers.

04/24/2019

Monument marks unusual battle site in southern Arizona

A small marker along State Route 90 shows where the Mormon Battalion fought is "Battle of the Bulls" during the Mexican-American War.

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04/23/2019

Take a tour of two projects improving I-10 between Casa Grande and Tucson

Two slideshows take you through and above projects widening I-10 to three lanes in each direction in Casa Grande and near Eloy.

511 screen where custom choices can be made

04/22/2019

Set up timely alerts on "My AZ511"

Users of ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov can create alerts corresponding to routes they have set up.

Wall art depicts native baskets

04/19/2019

Bridge walls: More than just another pretty facade

Drivers passing by new overpass walls along I-10 at Ina Road, Eloy and Casa Grande will see more than just concrete.

04/18/2019

Helping small and disadvantaged business enterprises

All are welcome at task force meetings for ADOT holds through our Business Engagement and Compliance Office.

I17 at Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads

04/17/2019

Changes are taking shape at I-17 and Pinnacle Peak, Happy Valley roads

Drivers can expect to see big things soon on I-17 in north Phoenix.