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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.

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07/31/2018

Concrete crash cushions designed to reduce collision damage

When motorists veer out of control off the highway, traffic safety engineers have developed barriers designed to soften collisions with a wall, pole or other immovable objects.

07/30/2018

Online scheduling for VIN appointments making lines a thing of the past

By September, we expect all vehicle inspection locations statewide to be taking online appointments.

07/29/2018

Where in AZ??

Join the "Where in AZ??" fun on our social media sites!

A concrete bridge under construction with support pillars, construction equipment, and dirt visible beneath it on a clear day.

07/27/2018

You can’t see us yet, but we’re working on new phase of Ajo Way improvements

For the next few weeks we’ll be putting things in place to begin what will be an 18-month project.

07/26/2018

From the Director: Words fail when a state trooper doesn’t get home safely

Last night’s events on Interstate 10 in the West Valley are so absolutely unacceptable, so outrageous, that words can’t do justice to emotions.

07/25/2018

Signaling a commitment to southeast Pima County

We’re replacing stop signs at the ends of exit ramps at Rita, Wilmot and Kolb roads to move traffic more efficiently in a growing area.

Workers build freeway soundwall amid extreme heat

07/24/2018

Highway workers have tips for coping with Arizona’s blistering heat

Steps ADOT crews and contractors' employees take when the temperature blows past 110 can help keep you safe as well.

07/22/2018

Where in AZ??

It may be a hot July day, but we're going to put you to work with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

Specialty plate compilation

07/20/2018

From the Director: Making transportation personal, one specialty plate at a time

Specialty plates bring in millions for cancer research, veteran's services and other worthy causes.

07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.