Grogginess, yawning, sluggishness — they’re all signs of fatigue. That fatigue can make it harder to get through a workday, and your motor skills can be impaired. If you drive while drowsy, it could result in a crash. So during Drowsy...
One way ADOT helps safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy is operating commercial ports of entry. This is where officers with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) make sure large trucks and other commercial vehicles have proper permits and weight and are safe to operate on state highways.
This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.
ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media.
Publisher Kelly Mero joins On the Road With ADOT this week to discuss how Arizona Highways, which soon will mark its centennial, continues promoting travel to and through the state of Arizona in this digital age.
Sept. 27 is celebrated each year as the World Tourism Day to foster awareness of tourism’s social, cultural and economic benefits. A great way to celebrate tourism day locally is to schedule an appointment at your MVD office and update your...
ADOT volunteers uncovered some interesting and what some might call scary trash during Saturday’s National CleanUp Day event in Loop 202 right of way in Tempe. Pre-Halloween chuckles resounded when a well-worn mask depicting a character...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on its phased approach for enforcement of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline.
We've invited two experts into the On the Road With ADOT studio to discuss what goes into making sure oversize loads get where they need to go safely, with minimal disruption to traffic and in a way that safeguards Arizona's investment in state highways.
A 5-mile stretch of SR 88 reopened this week includes a steep, narrow, winding section on Fish Creek Hill, some of it along a cliff. Conditions there can change following every rainfall, meaning today’s roadway may not resemble what you’ll encounter following the next weather event. That's why it's for use only by four-wheel drive vehicles.
If you’re a parent or guardian to a young child, you know how important it is to keep them safely secured in a car seat or booster seat. But do you know which type of seat is best for your child? Or when it’s time to transition your child...
Our Northcentral District administrator explains big projects his staff is working on, including improving Interstate 17 pavement south of Flagstaff and replacing the I-17 bridge at J.W. Powell Boulevard. He also explains how ADOT personnel deal with the challenge of severe winter weather.
