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Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman

05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.

Cars driving on a highway.

05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

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05/23/2018

This Memorial Day, drive as if your life depends on it

ADOT is once again temporarily lowering the speed limit on Interstate 17 just north of the Valley. Slow down for safety.

Two images of AZ511 traffic camera livestreams

05/22/2018

Two new rural cameras give motorists a bird's eye view

Camera views of I-8 near Casa Grande and I-15 near Littlefield have been added to ADOT's online universe at az511.gov.

05/21/2018

Video: Use eTitle for easier private vehicle sales

For basic customer-to-customer transactions, you can now transfer titles online at ServiceArizona.com.

05/20/2018

Where in AZ??

Tall pine trees are featured in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

05/18/2018

Arizona Highways guidebook knows its way around northern Arizona

A new Arizona Highways guidebook is available for hikers, weekend warriors and others who love the outdoors.

Black and white photo of a map of proposed Globe interchange

05/17/2018

Throwback Thursday: Public meetings and posters

A 1971 public meeting in Globe to discuss a new route for US 60/70 is one example of ADOT's commitment to public comments on its projects.

05/16/2018

Where are the chairs at MVD offices?

If you've recently visited the MVD and have wondered why you can't find a chair, this blog post will answer your question.

A Family Circus cartoon shows a family in a red car discussing speed limits and laws about children talking in cars.

05/15/2018

Rediscovered ‘Family Circus’ cartoon shows the power of ‘packratting’

In this blog, the second remembering cartoonist and Arizona resident Bill Keane, we take a closer look at the cartoon itself.

05/14/2018

From the Director: Taking a walk down memory lane for National Transportation Week

Jeffy said it best (or was it Billy, Dolly or PJ?): "Don't get dead." National Transportation Week draws focus to safe driving.

05/13/2018

Where in AZ??

This is a more unusual location for "Where in AZ??" and we're counting on our readers to pinpoint this location.