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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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07/05/2017

Art of Transportation: Picketpost Mountain

The Art of Transportation goes old-school with a black and white photo.

07/04/2017

Video: Agreement establishes driver license reciprocity between Arizona, Republic of Korea

New agreement between Arizona and the Republic of Korea eliminates driver test requirement for those on extended stays.

07/03/2017

On the Fourth, only sparklers should be lit

Make sure your holiday doesn't include the dreaded "F" word - fatality.

07/02/2017

Where in AZ??

We hope you'll join our Facebook challenge and tell us "Where in AZ" this photo was snapped.

06/30/2017

Happy new year, Pinal County!

Four ADOT projects will boost Arizona's economy more than $147 million over the next few years.

06/29/2017

Give me message boards, or give me a lack of information!

In time for July Fourth weekend, ADOT adds more I-17 overhead message signs.

torn up tire

06/28/2017

Inflating awareness about tire pressure

Gators in Arizona? It happens on our roads in the summer.

Crash Facts report cover

06/27/2017

From the Director: Somber statistics on Arizona vehicle crashes

Driver behavior is the leading factor in motor vehicle crashes.

Historic bridge along old Route 66 in Northern Arizona

06/26/2017

These ADOT photos take you on a Route 66 tour

Visit historic Route 66 without leaving your sofa on our photo tour.

06/25/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this beautiful old bridge is located?