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

12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...

Blanket made of squares created by ADOT employees.

12/24/2025

Adopt an Angel: ADOT employees give back to colleagues and the community

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our employees, the Adopt an Angel program helped 43 ADOT families this holiday season and fulfilled more than 200 wishes.

MVD Community Connections Holiday Drive

12/24/2025

MVD employees help brighten the holidays across Arizona

MVD offices pick a charitable organization in their community to help and collect food, toys or whatever supplies that the charitable organization requests to help bring that holiday feeling to families in need.

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Hydrovac Truck

06/19/2019

ADOT's hydrovac helps keep things flowing

Litter is no joke, neither is the effort necessary to keep our 59 pump stations along Valley freeways clean and maintained. That's where ADOT's hydrovac comes in.

Tire treads removed from freeways

06/18/2019

As temperatures rise, look out for 'gators' on the highway

As summer temperatures climb, so does the number of "road gators" we see on state highways.

Drive like the person your dog thinks you are

06/17/2019

From the Director: Man's best friend safety message wins ADOT contest

Drive safely on the roads this week. Make your dog proud.

06/16/2019

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday afternoon so that means another "Where in AZ??" challenge!

Large items removed from freeways

06/14/2019

Driving Safety Home: Once again, secure your load

What part of driving safely happens before you even get behind the wheel? Dallas Hammit, ADOT's state engineer, explains something we all should do.

Black and white historic image of car on SR 88

06/13/2019

Throwback Thursday: State Route 88

SR 88 is more than just the road to Canyon Lake. More than a century old, this curving highway was instrumental in the construction of Roosevelt Dam.

I-17 Flex Lane Map

06/12/2019

State budget provides for full I-17 improvement north of Valley

See a video showing what's coming to this busy freeway between Anthem and Sunset Point.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/11/2019

From the Director: Don’t let dust get in your eyes

It's almost monsoon season, which also means dust storms. Our director shares his thoughts about safe driving during this time of year.

A roadside sign reads In Memory Mom Dad Tom Schlecht above a sign showing the outline of Arizona and text ADOT Adopt a Highway. Cloudy sky in the background.

06/10/2019

Make dad proud by adopting a highway

Adopting a highway can be a great way to honor a special person while also beautifying our state.

06/09/2019

Where in AZ??

Can you pinpoint the location of this bridge and the cool waters below it?