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ADOT's Karl Lopez stands in front of his emergency response truck

10/06/2025

ADOT worker aids flood rescue: 'That kid needed to get to the hospital ASAP'

A news account reported how a severely injured teen ultimately got to a Phoenix hospital for treatment, due in part to help from an ADOT employee who wasn’t identified. Today, we’re sharing more about that employee and his role in the rescue amid flooding in Globe.

10/05/2025

PODCAST: Traffic engineering's role in safely connecting Arizonans

Where do speed limits come from? How are highways engineered, signed, striped, etc., to maximize safety? To explain these and other aspects of state highways, we're pleased to have State Traffic Engineer Kerry Wilcoxon as this week's On the Road With ADOT guest.

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.

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12/17/2015

Heading to play in the snow? Have fun, but leave prepared

If you're driving toward the snow, ADOT wants you to prepare for potentially harsh conditions.

12/16/2015

“The Force Awakens” - even Jedi need sleep before driving

Title of newest Star Wars film gives ADOT an excuse to tout dangers of drowsy driving.

12/10/2015

Yesterday and Today: Snowplows

Snow hasn’t changed since the 1950s, but the way ADOT clears it from the road has.

12/04/2015

Oversized load requires brief closure of eastbound I-10 near Benson early Sunday

An oversized load moving through the state will require a brief closure of eastbound I-10 near Benson early Sunday (Dec. 6).

12/02/2015

Motorcycle safety training is a must

Whether someone is new to riding or has years of experience, ADOT encourages all riders to take a certified safety training course.

11/25/2015

Loop 101 widening project progresses past halfway point

There will be no full construction closures on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project during the upcoming busy holiday season.

Car going around curve in mountainy area

11/24/2015

Holiday Travel: Be patient, don’t speed when out on state's highways

We know the state’s highways will be busy this holiday weekend, which is why we’d like to share some details to help make your trip a safe one.

11/20/2015

Know Snow: By the numbers

Do you Know Snow? Check out today's video and discover something new about ADOT’s winter operations.

11/18/2015

Know Snow: Be prepared for winter-weather travel season

ADOT crews are prepared for the snowy, icy months ahead and we want to make sure you are too.

11/17/2015

U.S. Bicycle Route 90 runs through Arizona border to border

Cycling your way across the state got a little easier last month when Arizona received approval for its first U.S. bicycle route.