ADOT Blog

After one year of construction, a project to widen a 5-mile segment of US 93 in Wickenburg has reached an important milestone: It’s now approximately 80% complete.

This funny looking machine may look like a droid from Star Wars, but it’s actually a remotely operated skid steer. And while its appearance may evoke visions of a galaxy far, far away, it has a very practical and valuable use here on Earth...

Do you need to visit an MVD office soon but don’t want to take a chance that it will be at the same time as everyone else? Well, you can easily save time by scheduling an appointment for the time that is most convenient in your schedule...

Good roads don't just magically appear. They require a solid foundation and quality materials. It all starts with ADOT's Materials Group.

If you’ve driven along the I-17 Improvement Project corridor between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, you may have seen many large white bags in the middle of all the ongoing construction work. The bags are filled with Ultra-Lightweight Foam...

Many Arizonans are getting ready for spring break road trips. Taking that week off from school or work to spend time with family and friends may be a great way to relax and unwind. One way to ensure that week is a relaxing week, especially if you are driving to your destination, is to check for any safety recalls on your vehicle prior to hitting the open road.

A group returning to their stretch of Adopt-a-Highway roadway and was pleased to find less litter than the first outing. But they were surprised by the number of glass bottles that were purposefully tossed out of cars. What, if anything, could persuade a person to keep that bottle in the car?

We see them all along the freeways, concrete barrier walls, placed to help protect drivers. When constructing these walls, crews can use different methods. One method is called slipforming.

In Arizona we have more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a wide range of causes or charities. To boost awareness, we spotlight one specialty license plate a week on social media. These are the plates we featured in February.

It’s a question we get often on the I-17 Improvement Project – when will the new lanes from Anthem Way to Black Canyon City be done and open to traffic?