Freeway in the desert

ADOT Blog

Search
Filter

Latest blog articles

An ADOT truck pulling an overturned vehicle in a parking lot.
07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...
LEARN MORE
On the Road With ADOT logo
07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

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.
LEARN MORE
ADOT volunteers
07/12/2025

Join our Adopt a Highway open house for Phoenix-area volunteers

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.
LEARN MORE

Popular blog articles

09/07/2018

Transportation Defined: Pier caps cap piers

When motorists enjoy a wider I-10 in Casa Grande beginning next year, it'll be thanks in part to piers and pier caps supporting an expanded bridge at Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.
LEARN MORE
09/06/2018

Throwback Thursday: Driver license testing

Testing to get your driver license has come a long way from the paper and pencil days.
LEARN MORE
09/04/2018

Our director gets on-the-job training in ADOT's vehicle maintenance shop

ADOT Director John Halikowski gets his hands dirty in the vehicle shop in the newest episode of Direct Connect.
LEARN MORE
08/31/2018

Over Labor Day weekend, help us help you get where you're going safely

We have some safety tips to get you to your Labor Day destination safely.
LEARN MORE
08/31/2018

Keeping tabs on South Mountain Freeway progress in West Valley

Construction, now halfway complete, is underway along 95 percent of the 22-mile corridor.
LEARN MORE
08/23/2018

ADOT’s commitment to wildlife honored in national awards competition

A video project highlighting our efforts to relocate chuckwallas in the path of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway construction has won an award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
LEARN MORE
08/22/2018

Give us a 'double tap' on Instagram

Join us on one of the fastest-growing social networks! We'd love to connect with you on Instagram and share photos what's happening on Arizona's highways.
LEARN MORE
08/21/2018

ADOT officers trained to respond to opioid overdoses

ADOT's officers are getting training on recognizing opioid overdoses and being able to quickly respond to save a life.
LEARN MORE
08/19/2018

Where in AZ??

We're taking you to the cool pines for this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
LEARN MORE
08/17/2018

Friday Five: This week we veer from blinding dust to beautiful valleys

In this week's Friday Five, we got buffeted by a monsoon storm, congratulated an eagle-eyed resident who nailed this week's "Where in AZ??" and recounted harrowing stories from construction of I-15.
LEARN MORE

Latest blog articles

Popular Tag

Archives