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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.

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.

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.

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Bell Road bridge over Grand Avenue and railroad tracks viewed from a drone

01/27/2017

A bird's-eye view of the transformation at Bell and Grand

Watch drone footage as the Bell and Grand interchange comes together and gets set for its final phase.

A small white dog lies on a black office chair while being gently petted by a person.

01/26/2017

It's happy fur-ever after for Dottie, the pooch rescued from a freeway

One year after a dog was rescued from a freeway median wall, we follow up to find out what happened to her.

The new Fortuna Wash Bridge spans a dirt construction site under a clear blue sky.

01/24/2017

New US 95 bridge making a big difference for the Yuma area

A four-lane bridge near Yuma means travelers no longer have to wonder whether the weather will stop their journeys.

Snowplow stopped along highway

01/23/2017

Telling (and showing) you what's happening with these storms

In these back-to-back storms, our Twitter and Facebook accounts have allowed us to share what's happening on the highways -- and for you to share with us.

High wind advisory sign above a mostly empty highway with cars in the distance.

01/18/2017

New traffic cameras expand your view of highways around the state

Just in time for more winter weather this weekend, we've expanded your view of highways and conditions with nine new cameras around the state.

Cable, rebar, concrete and yellow backhoe.

01/17/2017

Art of Transportation: What a tangled web we weave

The Art of Transportation features a tangle of cables and concrete.

A highway overpass under construction with scaffolding, cranes, and sand piles in the foreground.

01/13/2017

On Phoenix-area freeways, 2016 accomplishments and more improvements in 2017

Before we talk about Phoenix-area projects coming this year, let's look in the rearview mirror at 2016 accomplishments.

01/11/2017

More and more Authorized Third Party providers offering driver license services

There are now 22 Third Party providers operating 33 locations throughout Arizona offer driver license services, including driving tests.

Blue construction crane and blue portable restroom

01/10/2017

Art of Transportation: Blue accents

Bright blue objects stand out in this week's Art of Transportation.

Steel arch Midgley Bridge in northern Arizona spans a rocky canyon with trees and greenery in the foreground under a clear sky.

01/06/2017

Protective fencing on SR 89A's Midgley Bridge matches scenic surroundings

In response to community concerns, ADOT recently completed protective fencing on Midgley Bridge north of Sedona.