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Group in front of Fredonia Port of Entry

05/12/2024

It’s a grand reopening for ADOT’s Fredonia commercial port of entry

ADOT invited the community to celebrate the Fredonia Port of Entry’s reopening. It’s another way ADOT is safely connecting people and empowering Arizona’s economy and the economy.

Cedar Canyon Bridge 2024

05/11/2024

Reusing arches to widen Cedar Canyon Bridge

Did you know that the Cedar Canyon Bridge was doubled in width by using an existing arch from a different bridge?

A graphic with an airplane that asks, "WIll your license fly?"

05/10/2024

Get the AZ Travel ID during National Tourism Week and be ready to travel in 2025

This week is National Tourism Week, which celebrates travel and encourages people to explore new places. You might ask: Why is ADOT celebrating Tourism Week? Well, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division isn’t going...

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01/12/2018

Focus On Driving: Crashes in work zones spike in January

On average, more crashes occur in work zones in January in Arizona than in any other month.

01/11/2018

From the Archives: Construction through the mountains of northwestern Arizona

Road construction can be a challenge on a good day, but is especially challenging when building a road through the mountains.

01/09/2018

A tip that works for snow, ice or rain: Slow down

Please keep safety in mind regardless of where you are driving over the next day or two.

01/08/2018

Renovations increase rest areas' value to travelers

It's remodel time at the Sacaton Rest Area! In addition to a new look, the rest area will be getting needed sewer and electrical upgrades.

01/07/2018

Where in AZ??

We're kicking off the first weekend of the year with a brain teaser testing your knowledge of Arizona.

01/05/2018

Continuous Improvement: Repurposing spare tires saves time, money

ADOT's culture of continuous improvement looks has employees looking for cost savings everywhere, including the trunk of old vehicles.

01/04/2018

From the Archives: Aerial view of Interstate 19

We're taking it back to the mid-60s today and construction of the only highway in the country still using the metric system.

01/03/2018

On Alert: ADOT maintenance crews on call and ready to respond

ADOT crews that fix guardrails and fill potholes also assist whenever they are needed on traffic incidents.

01/02/2018

After pavement sealing, an employee invention helps reopen freeway sooner

An ADOT innovation gets drivers back on the freeway faster after a maintenance closure.

01/01/2018

2018 will be a big year for Pinal County improvement projects

Come January, our focus will be on Pinal County in a big way.