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Samaritans Adopt a Highway Volunteers

02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.

02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...

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Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

06/12/2017

Driving Safety Home: Sharing the Road

ADOT's focus isn't just on transportation systems for drivers. We account for bicyclists and pedestrians too.

06/11/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and showcase your Arizona knowledge with "Where in AZ??"

06/08/2017

Summer paving projects planned for the high country

When vacation planning, remember to prepare for summer paving projects in northern Arizona.

Cyndi McCabe next to representation of Route 66 license plate

06/07/2017

VIDEO: Nostalgic plate wins award and raises thousands for nonprofit

Watch the video presentation of the award for best license plate. You'll also catch a few classic cars sporting the Route 66 plate.

06/06/2017

Secure your load to help save lives

It’s something that takes an extra few minutes and can save a life: Secure your load.

Map with study area for proposed Sonoran Corridor

06/06/2017

Sonoran Corridor: A map without a route

Say what? A highway without a path? That's what the Sonoran Corridor is right now, but that may change.

ServiceArizona website screenshot

06/05/2017

Adding more features to ServiceArizona.com helps you avoid the line

Two new features on ServiceArizona.com involve something the law says every vehicle owner must have: insurance.

06/04/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and let us know "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken!

Rendering of Route 66 specialty plate

06/02/2017

From the Director: Arizona gets its kicks with Route 66 plate

Arizona has been recognized three times with the “Best New License Plate” award.

Wildfire Info Tune to 1650 AM - Highway sign

06/01/2017

ADOT message boards heat up

New signs will help motorists get the latest wildfire information.