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12/17/2025

A national spotlight for ADOT's partnership with public universities

A video from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) features ADOT director explaining the Arizona Transportation Institute and its goals.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive safe.

12/14/2025

Celebrate eight days of lights and safe driving

The holiday season is in full swing and with people gathering with family and friends to celebrate meals, traditions and more, we want to make sure you get safely to and from your destination. To that end, ADOT will be displaying several...

12/13/2025

PODCAST: We’re talking about big Phoenix-area projects for 2026

Randy Everett, ADOT Central District Administrator, previews improvements on tap for the coming year, including freeway-to-freeway ramps at Loop 303 and I-17 and extending Loop 303 southward in the West Valley.

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03/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us on the ADOT Facebook page for Arizona trivia!

03/24/2017

A faster look at a very quick and innovative bridge project

It didn't happen quite as quickly as it might seem from the time-lapse video above, but as bridge projects go this job in northwestern Arizona was lightning fast.

State Route 189 sign pointing to U.S. and Mexico

03/23/2017

Fresh Produce Association: ADOT's Border Liaison Unit providing a great service

ADOT is working to eliminate border delays, ensuring fresh produce is transported safely and efficiently across Arizona.

03/22/2017

Why spike strips aren't the answer to wrong-way incidents

Spike strips are one of the most common methods suggested for combating wrong-way drivers. Find out why they're not a potential response.

Snow blower

03/21/2017

An ADOT snowblower in action can be a sign of spring

A snowblower in action doesn't scream "spring has sprung," but that's exactly what's happening on State Route 67 north of the Grand Canyon.

03/20/2017

Art of Transportation: Marana geometric patterns

The Art of Transportation features geometric patterns in Marana.

03/19/2017

Where in AZ??

Today's "Where in AZ??" photo is a particularly beautiful one, but do you know where this picture was taken? Post your answer on Facebook!

Dust storm approaching a desert highway, with guardrails and distant hills under a dark sky.

03/18/2017

Pooling ideas to reduce the dangers from dust storms

Weather pros, scientists, engineers and others work together to make Arizona roads safer when dust kicks up.

03/17/2017

Create your own luck: Drive sober on St. Patrick’s Day

Learn more about ADOT's St. Patrick's Day safety message.

Title of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway video rendering

03/16/2017

Take a virtual drive on the South Mountain Freeway

While it will won't be until late 2019 before South Mountain Freeway opens, a new video allows you to visualize the drive today.