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A man driving with a phone in his hand.

04/01/2026

Put away the phone during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s a reflex for most of us to pick up our phones when we hear the familiar dinging sound that lets us know we have a new text to read. You might think it’s not that serious to look down at your phone and respond to a text while you’re...

03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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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.

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!

02/09/2018

A specialty plate for your sweetheart

If you're searching for that perfect Valentine's gift for your better half, the MVD may be able to help.