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Aerial view of Hance Park.
08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.
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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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ADOT 511 logo above a yellow banner with an exclamation mark and the word ALERTS.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Picture of boulder along State Route 88
04/03/2019

VIDEO: Boulder-busting time along State Route 88

See ADOT workers remove a massive rock in a way that minimized traffic delays and the potential for damage to the highway.
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Motorcycle Week safety message on freeway board
04/02/2019

Spring is a great time for motorcycle rider training

Valley drivers can expect to see lots of motorcyclist on the road this week. We're encouraging all drivers to make it a smooth ride for everyone on the highway.
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