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Loop 303 project

08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

AAH volunteer group

08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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Stone sign reads Grand Canyon National Park Airport with trees, brush, and road in background.

12/27/2017

ADOT’s Grand Canyon National Park Airport marks half century of state operation

Located in Tusayan, the airport is essential to Arizona's signature attraction and the state economy.

12/26/2017

Vote on your favorite holiday safety message!

It's time for you to weigh in and tell us what you think of our holiday safety messages.

12/25/2017

Christmas comes early for one truck driver

It's a Christmas miracle for one trucker who lost paperwork on Interstate 8.

12/24/2017

Where in AZ??

It's a holiday weekend, but we hope you're still up for a brain teaser with our Facebook challenge.

12/22/2017

Holiday spirit hits our overhead signs

Be safe on the roads and make sure you don't end up with coal in your stocking this year!

12/21/2017

Driving Safety Home: Let’s all do our part to make sure 2017 ends on a safe note

Now is a good time for all of us to recommit to driving safely on our roads.

Image of snow plow on highway

12/20/2017

Know snow by the numbers

So far, it hasn't been a harsh winter, but ADOT is prepared for no matter what.

Traffic camera Catalina Highway

12/18/2017

After first taste of snow, get ready for even more in Arizona's high country

While it didn't drop a lot of snow, the season's first accumulated snow is a reminder that winter is here.

12/17/2017

Where in AZ??

A statue is your best clue in this week's "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge.

Wrong-way driver warning on freeway message board

12/15/2017

From the Director: Reducing wrong-way crashes starts with you and me

When it comes to reducing the number of vehicle crashes, fatalities and serious injuries, real change has to begin in the driver’s seat.