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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag

03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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A person wearing a yellow safety vest and black pants stands outdoors on a rocky, grassy area, pointing at a patch of green plants near their feet.

02/25/2021

ADOT Kids: Meet Engineer-in-Training Babak Dehghani

Babak Dehghani tells us what's like being part of ADOT's Engineer-In-Training Program.

ADOT employee jocelyn wearing an asu graduation cap

02/24/2021

ADOT Kids: Engineer Joselyn Valero loves her job

Engineers are an important part of what ADOT does. This is why one engineer loves her job.

Adot kids engineer as a career seek and find activity

02/23/2021

ADOT Kids: Here's how to have 'engineer as a career!'

Have you thought about being an engineer when you grow up? At ADOT, we have many different types, all doing important work!

Aerial view of freeway

02/22/2021

From the Director: Inspiring wonder in transportation projects across the state

It's Engineers Week and ADOT Director John Halikowski is saying a big thank you for all that engineers do for the agency.

Railroad tracks and tower

02/21/2021

Where in AZ?? 02/21/21

Can you pinpoint the location of these railroad tracks?

A weathered metal truss bridge the Leslie Creek Bridge spans a dry, brush-filled ravine with barren trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

02/19/2021

Leslie Creek bridge sits on the edge of the state and history

This bridge in Cochise County may not look like it has a lot to do with ADOT, but it's an example of a changing time in the world of infrastructure.

ADOT Kids Characters are holding props

02/18/2021

ADOT Kids showing what it means to be an 'engineer as a career'

National Engineers Week starts February 22, and ADOT Kids is ready to celebrate by showing what a career in engineering could mean!

Old Strawberry schoolhouse

02/17/2021

A historic stop at the Strawberry Schoolhouse off State Route 87

State highways can take you to some truly great places. State Route 87 will get you to this historic schoolhouse in Strawberry.

Person wearing a hard hat, safety vest, mask, and sunglasses stands outdoors next to a yellow post in a dry, brushy area.

02/16/2021

Measuring slopes to prevent landslides

How do you know that a slope is secure? Why, you use inclinometers and piezometers, of course!

Freeway in Arizona

02/14/2021

Where in AZ?? 02/14/21

Join our weekly challenge with another Arizona location for you to pinpoint!