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A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.

11/30/2025

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.

Swing gates that keep vehicles from going the wrong direction in I-17 flex lanes

11/23/2025

PODCAST: Flex lanes, wider I-17 making the holiday travel season bright

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on this massive project, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what drivers have gained from I-17 improvements and how the flex lanes work.

Quarterly AAH Volunteer Image

11/21/2025

Volunteer’s guide to inspiring change

Volunteering never goes out of style. See who's changing Arizona by reducing litter in their community and inspiring others along the way.

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The new Fortuna Wash Bridge spans a dirt construction site under a clear blue sky.

01/24/2017

New US 95 bridge making a big difference for the Yuma area

A four-lane bridge near Yuma means travelers no longer have to wonder whether the weather will stop their journeys.

01/23/2017

Telling (and showing) you what's happening with these storms

In these back-to-back storms, our Twitter and Facebook accounts have allowed us to share what's happening on the highways -- and for you to share with us.

High wind advisory sign above a mostly empty highway with cars in the distance.

01/18/2017

New traffic cameras expand your view of highways around the state

Just in time for more winter weather this weekend, we've expanded your view of highways and conditions with nine new cameras around the state.

Cable, rebar, concrete and yellow backhoe.

01/17/2017

Art of Transportation: What a tangled web we weave

The Art of Transportation features a tangle of cables and concrete.

A highway overpass under construction with scaffolding, cranes, and sand piles in the foreground.

01/13/2017

On Phoenix-area freeways, 2016 accomplishments and more improvements in 2017

Before we talk about Phoenix-area projects coming this year, let's look in the rearview mirror at 2016 accomplishments.

01/11/2017

More and more Authorized Third Party providers offering driver license services

There are now 22 Third Party providers operating 33 locations throughout Arizona offer driver license services, including driving tests.

Blue construction crane and blue portable restroom

01/10/2017

Art of Transportation: Blue accents

Bright blue objects stand out in this week's Art of Transportation.

Steel arch Midgley Bridge in northern Arizona spans a rocky canyon with trees and greenery in the foreground under a clear sky.

01/06/2017

Protective fencing on SR 89A's Midgley Bridge matches scenic surroundings

In response to community concerns, ADOT recently completed protective fencing on Midgley Bridge north of Sedona.

Safety message based on singer Adele's concert

01/04/2017

Rumor has it there's a winner for favorite 2016 safety message

Take a look at the results of our informal poll on your favorite electronic message board of 2016.

12/30/2016

Don't fear the reaper: Welcome 2017 with sober driving

Enjoy your New Year's. Just don't get behind the wheel toasted.