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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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Bridge opening speech

11/20/2017

In Maricopa, "a beautiful friendship" leads to an important project

In Maricopa, leaders from the city, ADOT, the Federal Highway Administration and elsewhere broke ground on an SR 347 project that will improve mobility and safety.

11/19/2017

Where in AZ??

If you're an avid Arizona traveler, then this challenge is for you!

11/17/2017

From the Director: Bringing awareness to traffic incident management

National Traffic Incident Management Week is here and it's important to know what to do in a minor crash, both for your safety and others on the road.

Old photo of Black Canyon Freeway and Thomas Road

11/16/2017

From the Archives: Black Canyon Highway at Thomas

Our blog series "From the ADOT Archives" takes you back to downtown Phoenix in 1960.

11/15/2017

Do you know what to do in these situations?

Think you know the best course of action when you encounter an incident on the highway? Take our quiz and find out.

Service Arizona homepage

11/14/2017

ServiceArizona.com: 20 years of getting you out of line and safely on the road

What processes 2.6 million vehicle registration renewals each year and is celebrating a birthday? It's ServiceArizona.com.

11/12/2017

Where in AZ??

This sign is a sure clue to the correct location in our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge.

11/09/2017

Speed limits lowered on I-17 near Black Canyon City during Veterans Day weekend

Drivers taking I-17 this holiday weekend are urged to avoid driving distracted, obey speed limits and make smart decisions behind the wheel.

Ringtail cat hiding in rebar at Ina Road project.

11/08/2017

A visit from Rocky helps mark milestone for Ina Road/I-10 project

The Ina Road interchange was progressing without any surprises until a furry visitor make an unexpected appearance.

Graphic promoting free travel app

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.