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Adopt a Highway

10/01/2025

Volunteers bag 1.8 tons of litter on National CleanUp Day

See Adopt a Highway volunteers across Arizona caught in the act on National CleanUp Day 2025.

Specialty plates featured in September.

09/30/2025

September recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media. We call this the "Specialty Plate Spotlight" and here are the plates that were featured in September.

09/26/2025

PODCAST: What's coming to Valley freeways under Prop 479?

We're thrilled to have John Bullen, Assistant Executive Director with the Maricopa Association of Government (MAG), join us for this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. While ADOT will build the projects, MAG manages the funding and scheduling of the improvements under a Strategic Transportation Plan.

Popular blog articles

06/12/2018

Arizona and ADOT take lead in testing wrong-way vehicle detection technology

As we reported this week, results from the I-17 wrong-way detection and warning system have been promising.

06/11/2018

There's a convenient route to Seligman with a bridge upgrade underway

Signs will direct you to I-40 Exit 123, which connects to and from the Old Route 66 community.

06/10/2018

Where in AZ??

We have another challenge for you in this week's "Where in AZ??"

06/08/2018

Help us help you during monsoon season: Don't toss litter on freeways

Think twice next time you roll down your window to toss that piece of garbage. It can interfere with freeway drainage systems during monsoon storms.

06/07/2018

Placing bridge girders: Now that's a heavy lift

Building a bridge requires quite a bit of weightlifting when it comes to setting girders that will carry the deck and traffic.

Chair found on the highway

06/06/2018

No, your truck isn't 'good enough.' Secure your loads every time.

Here's why tying down your loads is a must.

06/05/2018

Arizona Management System spurs innovation and cost savings across ADOT

A new website allows you to learn many of the improvements ADOT has made using the Arizona Management System.

06/04/2018

Adopting a highway: For love of ‘home’ -- and 'Seinfeld'

After her first Adopt a Highway cleanup along US 60 near Wittman, an ADOT employee describes the experience and what inspired her to volunteer.

06/03/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" challenge showcases the beautiful Arizona sky.

06/01/2018

ADOT volunteers keep Arizona highways beautiful

ADOT is seeking more volunteers to help clear litter from state highways.