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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.

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.

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 snowplow clears snow from a road, blowing it to the side, with cars stopped on the roadway and a grassy field in the background.

04/17/2019

How our crews do spring cleaning in the high country

Check out how our crews were able to recently reopen highways in the White Mountains after seasonal closures.

I-10 dust detection system construction area

04/16/2019

Dawn of a new approach to dust storm safety

In addition to the work on I-10 and SR 87 near Eloy, we are also installing a first-in-the-state dust detection system.

04/15/2019

"My AZ511" makes travel personal

The new mobile-friendly AZ511.gov system that provides up-to-the-minute conditions along Arizona’s highways can also be tailor-made to suit your personal travel needs.

04/12/2019

Working group advances ADOT's coordination with American Indian tribes

ADOT is adding a new element to the way we coordinate with American Indian tribes across the state.

04/11/2019

Governor proclaims: Let's hear it for Arizona's volunteers

To celebrate, we're sharing a note from ADOT to the many Adopt a Highway volunteers who help make Arizona a nicer, cleaner place.

A display of orange and yellow hard hats honors fallen highway workers, with a memorial banner and US flags in the background.

04/10/2019

A reminder of what National Work Zone Awareness week is about

This memorial for National Work Zone Awareness Week reminds us how serious construction zone safety is.

Road work

04/09/2019

From the Director: Too many crashes are occurring in work zones

During Work Zone Awareness Week, we are doing our best again to engage the public about how to stay safe in work zones.

04/08/2019

Adopt a Highway Volunteers appreciated all year, not just during National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, so we wanted to highlight some kudos one of our Adopt a Highway volunteers in Green Valley has received.

Interstate 11 environmental impact statement graphic

04/05/2019

From the Director: Formal comment period begins for Interstate 11

I value input from the public in this important step as we continue to study I-11.

Black and white historic image of I-19

04/04/2019

Throwback Thursday: Before the town

For today's Throwback Thursday, we have a little "remember when?" for people who live south of Tucson.