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Image of Route 66 license plate on turquoise square background.

04/28/2026

Arizona’s Route 66 specialty license plate

As Arizona gears up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to highlight a great way to carry a piece of the so-called Mother Road with you no matter where you’re headed.

04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.

Adopt a Highway volunteers with found action figures

04/25/2026

Volunteers unite for Earth Day cleanup

Thank you to volunteers and supporters for making Earth Day 2026 the highest attended cleanup with the most trash picked up during an ADOT-hosted cleanup.

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State Highway to North Rim

12/05/2017

State highway to North Rim closes for the winter

Winters are fierce at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. When park amenities close for the winter, we close SR 67 along with them.

Curve on I-17

12/04/2017

From the Director: Calling I-17 a 'deadly highway' misses the point

Highway safety goes far beyond headlines and usually points driver behavior.

12/03/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and help located spots across the state.

12/01/2017

File a Sold Notice with MVD or you could wind up fighting a fine

Today we're sharing tips in both English and Spanish on how to properly notify the MVD when you've sold a vehicle.

11/30/2017

Driving Safety Home: Drivers can’t become complacent when it comes to winter travel

Each year it's a good idea to brush up on winter travel safety.

ADOT officer inspects semitrailer

11/29/2017

A year on, International Border Inspection Qualification program continues to grow

In just one year the ADOT Border Liaison Unit has made strides in training truckers and improving safety.

Freeway traffic viewed from above

11/28/2017

From the Director: The Long and Winding Road

ADOT has done the research and analysis, but now we need from you about the long-range transportation plan.

1931 photo showing structure over Colorado River later named Navajo Bridge

11/27/2017

Highway History: US 89A from Bitter Springs to Fredonia

The "Honeymoon Trail" is just as romantic and picturesque as it was more than 100 years ago.

11/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Sunday Facebook challenge and pinpoint a spot in Arizona from a photo.

11/22/2017

ADOT has safety messages for your holiday travel

If you've ever wondered why you see unconventional safety messages on ADOT's electronic message boards, today's blog has the answer.