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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"
06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.
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On the Road With ADOT logo
06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.
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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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A weathered gravestone curved at the top with a cross and leaves carved into the stone. The name Hermann Wolf is carved into the stone along with birth and death dates.
02/25/2020

Let I-40 take you to an odd gravesite

Interstate 40 and former US Route 66 can take you to some odd places across the state. Today's example is the lone gravesite of Hermann Wolfe.
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First Lady of Arizona, Harriet Babbitt with Train Conductor in 1980.
02/24/2020

40 years later, Hattie B. lore chugs on

It was 40 years ago that the Hattie B., aka the Puddle Jumper and the Sardine Express, helped saved the day when Salt River flooding knocked out most crossings.
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Patrice Brun at site of road damaged by earth movement
02/21/2020

For what's happening under highways, turn to geotechnical engineers

When ADOT constructs a new road or bridge, you can thank somebody like Patrice Brun for being one of the first engineers to turn over the soil or move the rock. But Brun isn’t putting down asphalt or building bridge piers. As a geotechnical...
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Engineer Katapa at computer
02/20/2020

For this ADOT engineer, the job goes beyond technical discipline

Depending on the job, ADOT’s team of engineers has different responsibilities and experiences. Delivering the state’s massive highway infrastructure system involves a variety of roles for engineers. During National Engineers Week, we bring...
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Mohamed Noun
02/19/2020

Utility Engineering works behind the scenes to keep highway projects on schedule

While the most visible aspect of engineering at ADOT is building, maintaining and operating state highways, there’s a lot of prep work that goes into projects. One area of ADOT that does a lot of preparation work to help keep important...
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Engineers Week February 16-22 ADOT
02/18/2020

From the Director: Recognizing the important work of engineers

It has been said that engineers solve problems you didn’t know you had in ways you don’t understand. At the Arizona Department of Transportation, our engineers do work that is technical and often complicated, and we depend on them to solve...
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02/14/2020

Show Arizona some love on her birthday: Adopt a highway

We have a great way for you to celebrate Arizona on Statehood Day.
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Man working on vehicle engine
02/13/2020

Throwback Thursday: Gearheads, tinkerers and handymen

Technology is everywhere when it comes to transportation these days, but, as this photo reminds us, at the end of the day we'll always need gearheads, tinkerers and handymen.
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Youngsters are signing their names on ADOT's front-end snowplow
02/13/2020

ADOT helps bring magic to children at Touch a Truck event

There's a magic that happens between small children and big trucks. That's what makes ADOT's participation in the Touch a Truck event even more special.
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Aerial view of the Arizona Route 189 interchange with multiple overpasses surrounded by hilly terrain and buildings.
02/12/2020

Less than 4 miles but very important to Arizona's economy

Connecting the Mariposa Port of Entry with I-19 in Nogales, State Route 189 is about to get an upgrade that will ease congestion, aid commercial travel and support Arizona's economy.
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