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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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03/25/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" challenge is a spot that's especially close to our heart here at ADOT.

Aerial view of a highway overpass crossing above a railroad track with a train, surrounded by roads, buildings, and a water tower in a desert area.

03/23/2018

Maricopa overpass will also improve connection to Casa Grande

Construction begins next week on a $55 million SR 347 overpass in the heart of Maricopa.

03/22/2018

From the Director: Safety Message Contest

ADOT Director John Halikowski calls on Arizona citizens to vote for the next safety message you want to see on ADOT message boards.

03/21/2018

How much has the MVD office experience improved? Ask our customers

The MVD has been making improvements, and customers are noticing.

03/20/2018

In Douglas, ADOT officers win Battle of the Badges blood drive

Learn how ADOT officers took home the Heart Award for the number of people who donated blood in the local contest.

Drone on table

03/19/2018

Allow me to drone on about ADOT’s remote-control pilots!

ADOT drone helps crews get a better look at projects.

03/18/2018

Where in AZ??

Today's "Where in AZ??" challenge takes you to some steep terrain and curvy roads.

A plaque honors Charles Churchill Small Father of Arizona Highways with mountains and desert in the background.

03/14/2018

Remembering the “Father of Arizona Highways”

State archives shed light on little-known man once honored as the "Father of Arizona Highways."

03/13/2018

Partnership including ADOT uses technology to improve Bell Road traffic flow

Technology is being tested along Bell Road to reduce congestion.

03/11/2018

Where in AZ??

Do you know this Arizona location? Visit our social media pages to enter your guess!