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I-17 in the project area viewed from a traffic camera

07/27/2025

PODCAST: Get the lowdown on a new I-17 pavement improvement in North Phoenix

Resident Engineer Joe Heller has all the details on a project rehabilitating the I-17 pavement between SR 74 and Anthem Way, including the good news that the freeway itself will only see overnight and weekend lane restrictions. That means no planned closures.

Adopt a Highway

07/25/2025

Join us for National CleanUp Day and other Adopt a Highway events

Registration is open for three cleanups planned to keep Arizona highways grand — one mile at a time.

Fiber-optic cable cross-section

07/24/2025

A big step forward for broadband internet access in Greater Arizona

Around 30,000 homes and businesses between Phoenix and Flagstaff will get access to broadband internet thanks to Wecom Fiber becoming the first firm to gain long-term use of conduit ADOT has installed along I-17.

Popular blog articles

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.

01/05/2017

2020 is the year to keep in mind for air travel and your state credential

Rest assured your current Arizona driver license or state ID is going to be accepted at airports until Oct. 1, 2020.

01/04/2017

Rumor has it there's a winner for favorite 2016 safety message

Take a look at the results of our informal poll on your favorite electronic message board of 2016.

01/01/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook trivia and tell us where you think this image was captured!

12/30/2016

Don't fear the reaper: Welcome 2017 with sober driving

Enjoy your New Year's. Just don't get behind the wheel toasted.

12/29/2016

Happy 90th birthday, Route 66!

Test your Route 66 knowledge and take our quiz!

12/28/2016

Vote for your favorite freeway signs of 2016

ADOT wants you to vote for your favorite freeway messages of the year!

12/27/2016

When a powerful snowstorm hits, safest choice is waiting it out

As Christmas weekend showed, a snowstorm can be so intense that travel can become unsafe quickly.

12/25/2016

Where in AZ??

The "Where in AZ??" fun continues on Facebook! Join us for trivia.

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12/23/2016

Seriously, ADOT endorses throwing snowballs, sledding, etc.

Then why have we spent so much time of late telling you what NOT to do when you're heading uphill for some winter fun?