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06/08/2025

PODCAST: An inside look at ADOT pump stations on Phoenix-area freeways

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Justin Brook, ADOT's Pump House Operations Supervisor. His team is responsible for nearly 70 facilities that remove stormwater from low-lying stretches of Phoenix-area freeways.

A man throwing duct work debris into a garbage dump

06/06/2025

Take the time to secure your loads

June 6 is National Secure Your Load Day, and I want to remind drivers of how important it is to take the extra time to secure your loads. ADOT crews have removed anything and everything from highways. Grills and patio furniture are great...

06/01/2025

PODCAST: It's a big finish for the I-10 Broadway Curve project

No one is better able to explain the massive effort and the improvements along 11 miles of freeway than Rob Samour, Senior Deputy State Engineer and head of Major Projects and Alternate Delivery. That's why he's this week's guest on On the Road With ADOT.

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11/01/2016

From the Director: Making transportation personal

ADOT crews assisting motorists is one way the agency makes transportation personal.

10/31/2016

A tale fit for Halloween: ADOT’s bat man to the rescue

ADOT goes to bat for a couple of flying mammals near the San Pedro River.

10/30/2016

Where in AZ??

Join us for some fun highway trivia on Facebook with our 'Where in AZ??' challenge!

10/28/2016

MVD specialty plate lets Arizonans join fight against breast cancer

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division is proud to offer Arizonans a way to help in the fight against breast cancer.

10/27/2016

Make mummy proud this Halloween: Buckle up, pay attention

ADOT is sharing some advice to help your Halloween commute – and the ghosts and goblins you may encounter along the way

10/26/2016

Freeway parade reminds motorists to 'Move Over'

An upcoming freeway parade will highlight the importance of Arizona's 'Move Over' law.

10/25/2016

Your view of traffic at az511.gov is now even more current

ADOT has changed how frequently camera images refresh from every 10 seconds to every five seconds.

10/24/2016

How different sources expect winter weather to play out in Arizona

Fall is here and winter weather is just around the corner. Find out what the experts are predicting for winter 2016.

10/22/2016

From the Director: Don't be a selfish driver

More than 690 and growing. That number represents traffic deaths in Arizona through September.

10/21/2016

New campaign targets selfish driving

Traffic fatalities on Arizona roads are on pace to exceed 900 for the first time since 2008. You can help change that.