ADOT Blog

Latest blog articles

Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

LEARN MORE

06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

LEARN MORE

A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

LEARN MORE

Art of Transportation: Nuts and bolts

A close-up shot in this The Art of Transportation photo gives us a different vantage point of these nuts and bolts.

LEARN MORE

MVD office interior showing one person in line

07/12/2017

From the Director: Times Are A-Changing at MVD

Change is in the air the MVD and customers are benefiting.

LEARN MORE

07/11/2017

Last call for comments on this phase of the Sonoran Corridor study

If there's a route through the Sonoran Corridor study area that you like or don't like, now's the time to let us know.

LEARN MORE

07/10/2017

Must-know Monday: Common Questions for ADOT

ADOT is answering some of the most common questions sent in by constituents.

LEARN MORE

07/09/2017

Where in AZ??

Show off your Arizona knowledge every week in our Facebook "Where in AZ??" challenge.

LEARN MORE

07/07/2017

Driving Safety Home: Stay safe this summer by planning for extreme weather

Extreme summer heat has already hit the state, but that's not all the extreme weather Arizonans will face this summer. Be prepared for the weather that will come our way.

LEARN MORE