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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.
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.
Spend a few minutes with Garin Groff and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on a project replacing the US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges east of the Valley.

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Hundreds of veterans work at ADOT in a variety of career fields throughout the state.
Join us on a trip to the Verde Valley and learn about Arizona's direct connection to one of the most important British statesmen of the 20th Century.
On a complex project in a large metropolitan area, it may be a natural inclination during freeway closures for some drivers to self-detour onto local roads. ADOT collaborates with local cities and towns in the project area on a unique program to make sure drivers can get where they’re going without too much delay and with minimal disruption.
A Gila River bridge replacement project on SR 79 is already underway.
At the Arizona Department of Transportation, we are all about improving our processes whereby safety and quality are enhanced, and eliminating wastes. The effort is called “kaizen.” In our Continuous Improvement culture, kaizen can be a...
Guardrail crabs aren't an actual crustacean, but an invention that saves times and increases safety.
They say it’s a good idea not to burn your bridges and we're inclined to agree. But if they're going to be replaced with a brand-spanking new bridge, then why not?
Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a trip through the years, recounting the agency’s history through our instantly-recognizable logos.
Hey, ADOT Kids! There is a birthday coming up on July 1! Do you want to guess who will be celebrating? It’s ADOT’s 48th birthday! On July 1, 1974, the Arizona Highway Department officially became the Arizona Department of Transportation...