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An ADOT truck pulling an overturned vehicle in a parking lot.

07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...

07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.

ADOT volunteers

07/12/2025

Join our Adopt a Highway open house for Phoenix-area volunteers

Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.

Popular blog articles

09/22/2017

Catching you up on our SR 87 safety improvements

Critical repairs on SR 87 continue and crews are working to complete the project by late fall.

09/21/2017

With an assist from a famous source, ADOT rocks highway safety

Our latest safety message caught the attention of U2 while promoting safe driving and seat belt use.

09/20/2017

Live from the ADOT Sign Shop

A familiar face stopped by the ADOT Sign Shop this week.

09/19/2017

Safe driving is the ‘sweetest thing’

New safety messages will greet those headed to the U2 concert today.

09/18/2017

Free training offered by ADOT gives job-seekers a gateway to construction careers

What do you get when ADOT sponsors free training for people interested in construction careers? Jobs for people who need them.

09/17/2017

Where in AZ??

Do you know "Where in AZ??" this beautiful winding road is located?

09/15/2017

Continuous improvement: Safety training program benefits both sides of the border

New safety training program is already yielding positive results.

09/14/2017

Does that used car pass the smell test?

It pays to research a used car before making a purchase, especially after two recent hurricanes.

09/13/2017

Temporary ponds providing water for South Mountain Freeway construction

Construction ponds are used to reduce dust on construction sites but also have other benefits.

09/11/2017

I-40 pavement rehab project continues

New photos of a paving project show you what to expect when traveling I-40 west of Flagstaff.