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Adopt a Highway volunteer lineup

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.

Arizona Wallet

06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

Photo from the Loop 101: Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard project.

06/10/2026

ADOT wins 5 awards for excellence in transportation partnering

The winners of the 2025 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award have been announced, and ADOT received five awards for roadway construction partnerships. The annual competition recognizes partnering processes and achievements...

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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.

11/05/2017

Where in AZ??

This sign is a clue to our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge, but not the answer!