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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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11/27/2016

Where in AZ??

It's our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge. Join us for some geography fun!

ADOT plowing snow

11/25/2016

Don't get snowed this winter. Take the Know Snow quiz!

Test your winter weather knowledge with our quiz!

11/24/2016

Cleanup along 45 highway miles yields 1,000 pounds of trash

Three-dozen volunteers came together to pick up litter along State Route 286.

11/23/2016

Continuous Improvement: ADOT invention addresses graffiti problem

One ADOT employee invented a way to prevent graffiti, saving the agency time and money and improving safety.

11/22/2016

At Bell and Grand, it's a great day to watch traffic

Earlier today, we opened a Bell Road bridge carrying traffic over Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise. Check out before-and-after photos.

11/21/2016

Saguaro cactuses relocated for South Mountain Freeway

Landscapers are transplanting saguaros weighing up to 5,000 pounds so they can be reused once the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is complete.

11/20/2016

Where in AZ??

Take our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge and tell us where you think this photo was taken!

11/18/2016

Taliesin West field trip helps give South Mountain Freeway a Frank Lloyd Wright touch

Collaborating with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation on designs for the South Mountain Freeway took the project team to Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

11/17/2016

Enforcing roadway safety with a handshake and a smile

ADOT commercial vehicle inspectors use a different approach when conducting inspections.

11/16/2016

After a crash use quick clearance and stay safe

Make sure you know what to do in a fender bender to keep yourself and others safe.