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A monarch butterfly sits on a plant.

08/01/2024

ADOT Kids: Arizona welcomes monarch butterflies

ADOT supports monarch butterflies by planting and managing butterfly-friendly habitats along roadsides to help monarchs during migration and help ensure that future populations of monarchs thrive

A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.

07/30/2024

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.

US 80

07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

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...

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11/07/2017

Are you a sightseer or a homebody? Find out here

Are you a traveler or homebody? Take our quiz and see how many of Arizona's interstates you've traveled.

11/06/2017

Five tips to ensure you’re ‘appy’ with the ADOT app

You've probably heard about the new ADOT app for unplanned major traffic incidents. Now we have tips to fine tune the app to suit your needs.

11/05/2017

Where in AZ??

This sign is a clue to our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge, but not the answer!

11/04/2017

Headed to Havasu? Plan extra travel time on SR 95

If you're headed to Lake Havasu City or planning a day on the river, make sure you take traffic restrictions on SR 95 into account.

11/03/2017

From the Director: Impairment from medications, illegal drugs causing more crashes, fatalities

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

11/02/2017

Top five reasons to download the ADOT Alerts app

Get the top five reasons to download the new ADOT Alerts app for unplanned incidents having a major impact on traffic.

11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

10/31/2017

From the Director: Expanding MVD services without having to build new offices

Because we live in a digital world, more MVD services are going online.

10/30/2017

Hocus pocus: Get an early start home on Halloween and drive with focus

Avoiding a grave situation on your Halloween commute home starts with planning ahead and treating yourself to these commuting tricks.

10/29/2017

Where in AZ??

Our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge asks if you can locate this spot in Arizona.