ADOT Blog

If you see a procession of massive tow trucks and first responder vehicles out on metro Phoenix highways on Saturday morning and wonder: What’s going on? Don’t panic. It’s the Arizona Professional Towing & Recovery Association’s eighth...

In this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway coordinator Mary Currie discusses what goes into adopting a mile or more of state highway and what volunteers are responsible for. More importantly, Mary explains how fulfilling it is to be part of making state highways more appealing for all.

Like many towns in the west, the northeastern Arizona town of Holbrook got its name from railroads. On Sept. 24, 1881, the day that the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad completed its railway through town, the town was named after the railroad...

We recently launched the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway Improvement Project between 75th Avenue and Interstate 17 in the northwest Valley. ADOT's Resident Engineer Joel Porras spoke with us to provide you with information about his project.

Through his work to ensure safe travel by commercial vehicles, Officer Mike Dees with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) embodies ADOT's commitment to safely connecting people while empowering the state's economy.

ADOT's vision includes safely connecting people, but did you know we also look out for monarch butterflies? This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Biologist Alexa Lopezlira and her work to support pollinators along state highways.

A mystery surrounds the disappearance of a historical marker along US 60 that commemorated a silver mining ghost town.

Thermoplastic paint is a very important part of Arizona’s highways. Every batch must be tested and meet ADOT standards before it is used.

With more than 100 options, it can be challenging for Arizona drivers to choose the specialty license plate that best fits their personality. Specialty plates offer a unique opportunity to add customization to your vehicle while supporting...