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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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10/16/2016

Where in AZ??

Test your knowledge of Arizona roads with our 'Where in AZ??' Facebook challenge.

Traffic Safety Division Display at the 1970 State Fair

10/14/2016

From the Archives: Talking safety at the Arizona State Fair is an ADOT tradition

The Arizona State Fair is a tradition for many including ADOT. We're taking you back to the '70s this week.

10/13/2016

Some advice we hope you never have to use

Even transportation officials need to be ready for the unthinkable -- a scenario involving someone with a gun.

10/11/2016

'Litter Lifters' group marks 35 years of helping keep the Prescott area beautiful

Meet some dedicated volunteers doing a dirty job to help keep Prescott beautiful.

10/10/2016

Art of Transportation: Beauty and the bridge

Two bridges are featured in this week's Art of Transportation.

10/09/2016

Where in AZ??

It's a holiday weekend, but we're still going to throw a 'Where in AZ??' challenge at you!

Tunnel along US 191

10/07/2016

Coronado Trail leads to Arizona’s heavenly high country

Coronado Trail, otherwise known at US 191, demands one’s attention and rewards drivers with challenges and beauty.

Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

10/06/2016

Driving Safety Home: Pay attention and share the road

As temperatures cool and more pedestrians and cyclists head out, take precautions and share the road.

Two men giving a presentation

10/05/2016

Transportation innovation event showcases exciting new ideas

ADOT was on hand for an Innovation Exchange Campaign event held this week in Tempe. Get a glimpse of the future.

Working on Sign Shop

10/04/2016

Leading continuous improvement takes ADOT's director into the sign shop

ADOT Director John Halikowski steps into his employees' shoes to learn what goes into making and installing highway signs.