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Aerial view of Hance Park.

08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.

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...

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Traffic camera view of I-40

09/27/2017

The calendar says it's fall, but winter is coming

While some part of Arizona are just now enjoying double digit temperatures, other parts are seeing early signs of winter. Be prepared.

Worker at a desk in the Traffic Operations Center

09/26/2017

State-of-the-art ADOT Traffic Operations Center turns 5

We're celebrating a birthday at ADOT. The Traffic Operations Center is turning five.

A close-up of the ServiceArizona website for the Arizona Department of Transportation, showing online service options like vehicle registration renewal and address change.

09/25/2017

Make sure it's the real deal when conducting online MVD transactions

Be careful which website you use for MVD transactions.

09/24/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us for Arizona trivia on Facebook!

09/22/2017

Catching you up on our SR 87 safety improvements

Critical repairs on SR 87 continue and crews are working to complete the project by late fall.

09/21/2017

With an assist from a famous source, ADOT rocks highway safety

Our latest safety message caught the attention of U2 while promoting safe driving and seat belt use.

09/19/2017

Safe driving is the ‘sweetest thing’

New safety messages will greet those headed to the U2 concert today.

09/18/2017

Free training offered by ADOT gives job-seekers a gateway to construction careers

What do you get when ADOT sponsors free training for people interested in construction careers? Jobs for people who need them.

09/17/2017

Where in AZ??

Do you know "Where in AZ??" this beautiful winding road is located?

Border Liaison Unit conducting training session

09/15/2017

Continuous improvement: Safety training program benefits both sides of the border

New safety training program is already yielding positive results.