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05/11/2025

PODCAST: I-17 wildlife overpass will enhance safety for drivers, elk and more

For this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, we invited Biology Program Manager Audrey Navarro to talk more about the I-17 wildlife overpass project and its role not only in enhancing safety but habitat connectivity for elk and other wildlife.

Aerial view of a marina with covered boat docks, a bridge, parking lot, and surrounding desert landscape by a river and rocky hills.

05/10/2025

Boulder Creek Bridge - Carrying Traffic Since 1930s

A small one lane bridge at the Canyon Lake Marina has been carrying State Route 88 (Apache Trail) traffic since the 1930s.

Adopt a Highway

05/09/2025

Adopt a Highway: Join the who’s who of volunteers

Stepping forward to help reduce trash along state highways is a big win for Arizonans. Meet 39 of ADOT's latest volunteers influencing positive change.

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07/30/2018

Online scheduling for VIN appointments making lines a thing of the past

By September, we expect all vehicle inspection locations statewide to be taking online appointments.

07/29/2018

Where in AZ??

Join the "Where in AZ??" fun on our social media sites!

07/27/2018

You can’t see us yet, but we’re working on new phase of Ajo Way improvements

For the next few weeks we’ll be putting things in place to begin what will be an 18-month project.

07/26/2018

From the Director: Words fail when a state trooper doesn’t get home safely

Last night’s events on Interstate 10 in the West Valley are so absolutely unacceptable, so outrageous, that words can’t do justice to emotions.

07/25/2018

Signaling a commitment to southeast Pima County

We’re replacing stop signs at the ends of exit ramps at Rita, Wilmot and Kolb roads to move traffic more efficiently in a growing area.

07/24/2018

Highway workers have tips for coping with Arizona’s blistering heat

Steps ADOT crews and contractors' employees take when the temperature blows past 110 can help keep you safe as well.

07/23/2018

We've upgraded an essential travel companion for bicyclists

The Arizona Department of Transportation unveiled a mobile-friendly online map cyclists that's compatible for iOS and Android devices.

07/22/2018

Where in AZ??

It may be a hot July day, but we're going to put you to work with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

07/20/2018

From the Director: Making transportation personal, one specialty plate at a time

Specialty plates bring in millions for cancer research, veteran's services and other worthy causes.

07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.