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AAH four volunteer collage

06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

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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.

MVD customers and staff in an MVD office

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!