We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...
On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.
The "random act of kindness" by the person or persons decorating a scrub tree near Sunset Point inspired Dolan Ellis to write a song called "Scrubby." He visited ADOT recently to perform it.
You don’t have to be a fan of Arizona roadside attractions or intrigued by alternative pack animals to appreciate this. But it helps. According to The Associated Press, today is the 117th anniversary of the passing of Hi Jolly, the Syrian...
Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
I don’t know about you, but it takes a mighty strong incentive for me to change my habits. But after getting stuck in one too many traffic jams, I’ve found one: the AZ511 mobile app. For me, the benefits of the AZ511 app offer a strong...
