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05/11/2026

PODCAST: ADOT gets the Game and Fish Department's perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass project south of Flagstaff

ADOT has a partner on the I-17 wildlife overpass being built south of Flagstaff. Listen in for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's take on this structure, as well as other plans to benefit wildlife and drivers alike.

Photo of I-10 interchange at Sunset Links Road

05/08/2026

Sunset Links Road extension celebrated as I-10 widening nears completion in Tucson area

Few things say a project is complete, or almost complete, like a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

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HOV stencil and truck

01/02/2018

After pavement sealing, an employee invention helps reopen freeway sooner

An ADOT innovation gets drivers back on the freeway faster after a maintenance closure.

12/31/2017

Where in AZ?? 1/31/17

We have one last "Where in AZ??" challenge before the year ends!

Highway sign at night reads: Just buzzed? Nice try, thats a DUI. Cars are visible on the road.

12/29/2017

Plan ahead for New Year’s Eve revelry

Make plans now for your sober ride home on New Year's Eve.

12/28/2017

South Mountain Freeway: What a difference a year makes

Photos help tell the story of a freeway that will bring traffic relief when it opens by late 2019.

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.