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Adopt a Highway US 66 volunteers

10/22/2026

Volunteers turn out to clean Historic Route 66

See how volunteers got involved in tidying up State Route 66 just in time for the 100-year anniversary of its numerical designation back on Nov. 11, 1926.

2026_1013_motorcycle_Registration

10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.

A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

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02/21/2018

From the Director: ADOT’s Safety Message Contest Returns

It was so popular last year that we're bringing it back again this year! The ADOT Safety Message Contest launches today.

A construction worker in a yellow safety vest and hard hat stands at a building site with cranes, vehicles, and an overpass structure in the background.

02/20/2018

Resident engineers keep ADOT projects on track

As a resident engineer, Kole Dea is responsible for administering construction projects and ensuring that every ADOT contractor follows engineering plans precisely.

Construction work for South Mountain Freeway

02/19/2018

Happy National Engineers Week!

It's National Engineers Week and those of us at ADOT are celebrating!

02/18/2018

Where in AZ??

It's another brain teaser testing your Arizona knowledge!

02/16/2018

A bridge to the future

A new bridge used only for construction will help expedite a project widening I-10 and creating a new interchange at SR 87.

Historic bridge on Cameron Approach Road

02/15/2018

Cameron Approach Road opened eastern gateway to Grand Canyon

With millions of Grand Canyon visitors each year, it's hard to imagine a time when it was difficult to reach the park.

02/14/2018

Safe drivers: Be ours on Valentine’s Day

We're embracing the Valentine's Day spirit on our overhead message boards with a reminder to drive safely.

02/13/2018

Altar Valley volunteers clean up litter all the way to the border

Sixty volunteers come together to remove litter along State Route 286.

NIghttime dirt haul with dust reflecting orange light

02/12/2018

Art of Transportation: Nighttime dirt haul

Moving dirt makes for an interesting photo in today's Art of Transportation.

02/11/2018

Where in AZ??

It's time for our weekly Arizona trivia challenge!