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ADOT's Karl Lopez stands in front of his emergency response truck

10/06/2025

ADOT worker aids flood rescue: 'That kid needed to get to the hospital ASAP'

A news account reported how a severely injured teen ultimately got to a Phoenix hospital for treatment, due in part to help from an ADOT employee who wasn’t identified. Today, we’re sharing more about that employee and his role in the rescue amid flooding in Globe.

10/05/2025

PODCAST: Traffic engineering's role in safely connecting Arizonans

Where do speed limits come from? How are highways engineered, signed, striped, etc., to maximize safety? To explain these and other aspects of state highways, we're pleased to have State Traffic Engineer Kerry Wilcoxon as this week's On the Road With ADOT guest.

Adopt a Highway

10/01/2025

Volunteers bag 1.8 tons of litter on National CleanUp Day

See Adopt a Highway volunteers across Arizona caught in the act on National CleanUp Day 2025.

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02/19/2017

Where in AZ??

This week we have a challenging "Where in AZ??" photo. Join us on Facebook and let us know where this photo was taken!

02/17/2017

Bell and Grand: Telling the story through photos and videos

Nothing tells the story of an ADOT project quite like videos and photos. Here are highlights from months of work on the new interchange at Bell and Grand in Surprise.

02/16/2017

From the Director: ADOT keeps economy moving in 2017

This year ADOT will continue to make improvements in our state transportation system to ensure we keeps Arizona’s economy moving.

02/15/2017

Last call for safety message contest entries

Time is running out to submit your original safety slogans for the ADOT message boards!

02/14/2017

Slow down for the ones you love

Show your loved ones you care by slowing down this Valentine's Day.

02/13/2017

If you can't find Love, try driving to Valentine

If you're on a quest to find love this Valentine's Day, a road trip might be your best bet.

02/10/2017

Spanish Blog: MANEJO DE INCIDENTES DE TRÁFICO

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, explains what to do in a fender bender. It’s called Quick Clearance.

02/09/2017

From the Director: More creative than ADOT? It’s your turn!

Here’s your chance to be creative while thinking of important safety messages.

02/08/2017

By opening earlier in Tucson, MVD improves customer service, saves taxpayer dollars

What difference can half an hour make? A huge one when it results in an 80 percent reduction in employee overtime.

02/07/2017

Hashknife Pony Express saddles up for a historic ride along state highways

In an age when most messages get where they're going in a flash, the Hashknife Pony Express endures in a traditional ride along state highways.