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Adopt a Highway

11/01/2025

Superstition club keeps history alive, US 60 clean

This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.

A digital message board on the highway encouraging drivers to use their blinker.

10/31/2025

Avoid giving others a sudden fright when lane changing this Halloween

With haunted houses, ghoulish monsters, and scary costumes aplenty this Halloween, we want to take a moment and remind drivers to not give others a sudden fright on the roads when changing lanes and to drive safely in neighborhoods where...

10/26/2025

PODCAST: MVD services that can save you time and protect you financially

From eTitle Transfer to the AZMVDNOW customer portal to the security that comes with filing a Sold Notice when selling a vehicle, our Motor Vehicle Division is all about finding ways to get you out of line and safely on the road. Get the latest in this episode of On the Road With ADOT.

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05/10/2018

SR 67 set to open for North Rim seasonal visitors

After hibernating for the winter, State Route 67 reopens May 15 from Jacob Lake to the Grand Canyon North Rim.

Highway at night

05/09/2018

Focus on Driving: May leads all months for impairment-related crashes

Many variables affect this, but long the holiday weekend and various celebrations are contributing factors.

05/08/2018

Big step forward for I-10 widening project as first pavement goes down

It's one of two projects that will make the interstate three lanes in each direction between Tucson and Casa Grande.

05/07/2018

Marine mom honors son by adopting a stretch of State Route 79

Quick action by ADOT employees made a mother's day.

05/06/2018

Where in AZ??

Show us you know Arizona by taking our "Where in AZ??" challenge!

Highway potholes

05/04/2018

I-17 northbound into Flagstaff getting much-needed TLC

ADOT is replacing pavement on northbound Interstate 17 in the high country.

05/03/2018

ADOT, law enforcement agencies band together during propane leak

Teamwork among agencies including ADOT helped bring a quick end to a propane leak at the border in Douglas.

05/02/2018

Plan ahead if you're heading north on I-17 and then west on I-40

The transition ramp from Interstate 17 northbound to Interstate 40 westbound is closed for construction until the end of the year.

05/01/2018

Route 66 roadies to merge into Seligman, then head west for road rally

The annual Fun Run will bring hot rods and rust buckets alike to Route 66.

04/30/2018

From the Director: Let's talk trash

Hundreds of volunteers help keep Arizona's highways clean every year, saving the taxpayers money and keeping Arizona beautiful.