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A concrete bridge with large support beams spans a deep red rock canyon under a cloudy sky.

02/10/2026

Waterhole Canyon Bridge is out-of-this-world

An odd-looking bridge in Northern Arizona is a gateway to some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery.

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.

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05/19/2017

Art of Transportation: Walking the state line

The Art of Transportation showcases the unique mesas in northern Arizona.

05/18/2017

ADOT offers multiple ways for motorists to be in the know

Find out where to go for the latest information on highway closures, detours and all things ADOT.

Wooden guardrail support on fire

05/17/2017

Take steps to reduce the chance of fires breaking out along highways

Warmer temperatures usually mean wildfire season isn't too far away and Arizona drivers can help reduce wildfire danger.

Sign identifying Future I-11 corridor

05/16/2017

From the Director: The time is now to shape the Interstate 11 corridor

Now is the time to participate in I-11 corridor alternative meetings and share your thoughts on the proposed interstate!

05/15/2017

ADOT's Ina/I-10 project protects desert dwellers batty about a bridge

ADOT goes to bat for winged mammals parked under Marana bridge.

05/14/2017

Where in AZ??

A unique sign is a clue to this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge. Join us on Facebook!

ASU Cattle Guard

05/11/2017

ADOT enlists ASU engineering majors to help create new cattle guard concept

ASU Polytechnic students came up with a cattle guard system to resolve a common highway issue.

05/10/2017

Ina Road/I-10 construction: Bustling and on schedule

Three months after closing Ina Road at I-10 for construction of a modern traffic interchange, we're on track to complete work in early 2019.

Several cars drive on a winding mountain road surrounded by trees and rocky hillsides under a clear blue sky.

05/09/2017

Your opinion: SR 89A through Oak Creek Canyon rules Arizona's scenic drives

In polls posted by ADOT's Twitter account, participants selected State Route 89A of Sedona as the state’s best scenic drive.

05/08/2017

State Route 67's remote location is among its attractions

An ADOT video crew recently drove scenic State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.