Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
Spend a few minutes with Garin Groff and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on a project replacing the US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges east of the Valley.
You are about to leave home for work, shopping or time with friends. You don’t expect to get pulled over, but it can happen if you don’t pay close attention to when your vehicle’s registration expires. Although the sticker on your license...
Last month, we told you about a dog that ADOT workers rescued along State Route 87 while the Diamond Fire was scorching the area near the highway. We are pleased to say the dog, affectionately named Sunflower by her rescuers, has been...
Here’s a little history: When the automobile was invented, there were so few of them that license plates were not necessary. As cars started to outnumber the horse and buggy, many states began to require license plates to identify the car...
With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 16, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. We hope that existing volunteers and those wanting to participate in a one-day cleanup...
Some folks view license plates as just a series of letters and numbers, but others see them as modes of expressing one's values, hobbies and interests. In Arizona we have more than 90 specialty license plates featuring a wide range of...
If you’ve driven State Route 77 in Tucson in the past few weeks, you aren’t just seeing the results of a big improvement project, you’re also feeling it. That’s because ADOT finished work earlier this month to replace 9 miles of worn and...
Operated by ADOT, Grand Canyon National Park Airport is an essential part of the community of Tusayan near the South Rim. Those ties were on full display recently when a flash flood swept into the town, covering State Route 64 and flooding...
As with any important project (think writing a report for school), the first thing to do is plan. ADOT starts planning for new roadways by studying where a new roadway is most needed.
If you’ve driven on I-17 near Anthem Way during the last few weeks, you may have noticed that the I-17 Improvement Project has hit a significant milestone. As work continues on the 23-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, crews...
Remember that feeling when you first got your driver license? A feeling of independence,and accomplishment? Most people tend to forget about their driver license or ID card once it is in the wallet or purse. Unfortunately, there is a...
