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Volunteer sign please help protect our beautiful earth at mile 9

12/22/2025

Volunteers make spirits bright

ADOT is grateful to volunteers year 'round, and there is no better time to express our gratitude than during the holiday season.

Aerial view of I-17 wildlife overpass project

12/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on projects and more in Northern Arizona

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Jeremy DeGeyter, administrator of ADOT's Northcentral District. Jeremy talks with host Doug Nintzel not just about the I-17 wildlife overpass project but the much-anticipated Lion Springs widening of SR 260 east of Payson, among other topics.

12/17/2025

A national spotlight for ADOT's partnership with public universities

A video from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) features ADOT director explaining the Arizona Transportation Institute and its goals.

Popular blog articles

09/20/2020

Where in AZ??

It's a well-known spot in Arizona. If you believe you've visited it, please join our "Where in AZ??" challenge!

ADOT kids adopt a highway word scramble.

09/19/2020

ADOT Kids: It's National CleanUp Day!

Did you know that today, September 19, is National CleanUp Day? That's right, today is the day when everyone is encouraged to help keep our outdoors looking great by picking up litter.

09/18/2020

Where Arizona rivers part ways

Do you know you can find the spot on Interstate 40 that determines which way water will flow? Let us show you!

Image of dilapidated stone wall with the words "Mountain Lions" painted on top

09/17/2020

Two Guns' sordid history off I-40

You may have seen a sign for this long-forgotten town while cruising down I-40, but did you know about its bizarre past?

Crane lifts bridge girder

09/16/2020

Bridge girders a big sign of progress at I-10 and Ruthrauff

If you are driving on I-10 in Tucson, you see the major progress happening at the Ruthrauff interchange.

Screenshot of the ADOT Travel ID Document Guide webpage showing progress steps and options to select the type of Travel ID to apply for.

09/15/2020

For the MVD, these awards are a big deal

Most drivers have never heard of the AAMVA Awards, but MVD employees, it's a big deal.

09/14/2020

Framing Arizona in the best light

Adopt a Highway volunteers help Arizona look her best. Now, volunteers can make others aware of the work they're doing to 'Keep Arizona Grand.'

09/13/2020

Where in AZ??

We know you can only find this spot in Arizona. If you've been here, join our weekly challenge!

09/11/2020

Do us a favor and show your support for the South Mountain Freeway!

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is up for an award, but whether it receives the award is up to you!

Little Colorado River Bridge

09/10/2020

Big bridge history near little Cameron

What does it take to cross the Little Colorado River? The answer is more than a century and three different bridges.