ADOT Blog

With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 16, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. We hope that existing volunteers and those wanting to participate in a one-day cleanup...

Some folks view license plates as just a series of letters and numbers, but others see them as modes of expressing one's values, hobbies and interests. In Arizona we have more than 90 specialty license plates featuring a wide range of...

If you’ve driven State Route 77 in Tucson in the past few weeks, you aren’t just seeing the results of a big improvement project, you’re also feeling it. That’s because ADOT finished work earlier this month to replace 9 miles of worn and...

Operated by ADOT, Grand Canyon National Park Airport is an essential part of the community of Tusayan near the South Rim. Those ties were on full display recently when a flash flood swept into the town, covering State Route 64 and flooding...

As with any important project (think writing a report for school), the first thing to do is plan. ADOT starts planning for new roadways by studying where a new roadway is most needed.

If you’ve driven on I-17 near Anthem Way during the last few weeks, you may have noticed that the I-17 Improvement Project has hit a significant milestone. As work continues on the 23-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, crews...

Remember that feeling when you first got your driver license? A feeling of independence,and accomplishment? Most people tend to forget about their driver license or ID card once it is in the wallet or purse. Unfortunately, there is a...

Registration begins here for the Sept. 16 annual cleanup event to help reduce litter along Arizona’s state highways. Welcome back seasoned volunteer groups and all new permit holders. Dust off those litter picker-uppers and head out with...

Similarly to how artwork adorns the walls of museums, artwork also adorns the walls, bridges and columns of Arizona’s highways. Often created by local artists and inspired by the communities and agriculture of the surrounding areas, the...

Signs are everywhere on Arizona’s highways, providing information about speed limits, nearby locations, rest areas and more. But how and where are these signs made? ADOT has a Sign Shop where signs big and small are produced. The shop can...