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The project to build a freeway-to-freeway connection between I-40 and US 93 in Kingman features all the usual elements of a big interchange: new travel lanes, bridges, flyover ramps and two absolutely massive concrete bunkers.
Imagine this situation: You’re involved in a crash and your car is no longer operable. You and the other driver need to get to the shoulder of the highway, but cars and trucks are whizzing past. In situations like these, ADOT crew members...
To discuss the importance of Crash Responder Safety Week, this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Luis Venegas, supervisor of our Incident Response Unit.

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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.
Registration is open for three cleanups planned to keep Arizona highways grand — one mile at a time.
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.
This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features our Broadband Office and how it's helping Arizona expand access to broadband internet.
The Motor Vehicle Division Tucson North office is undergoing a complete remodel. This full remodel will help modernize and expand the size of the office to help everyone get out of the line and safely on the road. But while this remodel is happening, people can still stop by and visit the TeleMVD modular trailer in the parking lot to get MVD services completed.
New dashboard lets you check for projects by highway, county and other categories that are part of ADOT’s five-year construction program for the fiscal years of 2026-2030.
At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...
Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
Spend a few minutes with Garin Groff and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on a project replacing the US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges east of the Valley.