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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.

Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman

05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.

Cars driving on a highway.

05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

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Dust cloud crossing freeway

07/07/2017

Driving Safety Home: Stay safe this summer by planning for extreme weather

Extreme summer heat has already hit the state, but that's not all the extreme weather Arizonans will face this summer. Be prepared for the weather that will come our way.

07/06/2017

Continuous Improvement: Retrofitting overhead message boards

Saving money and saving energy are two benefits of retrofitting ADOT's electronic overhead message boards.

07/05/2017

Art of Transportation: Picketpost Mountain

The Art of Transportation goes old-school with a black and white photo.

07/04/2017

Video: Agreement establishes driver license reciprocity between Arizona, Republic of Korea

New agreement between Arizona and the Republic of Korea eliminates driver test requirement for those on extended stays.

07/03/2017

On the Fourth, only sparklers should be lit

Make sure your holiday doesn't include the dreaded "F" word - fatality.

07/02/2017

Where in AZ??

We hope you'll join our Facebook challenge and tell us "Where in AZ" this photo was snapped.

06/30/2017

Happy new year, Pinal County!

Four ADOT projects will boost Arizona's economy more than $147 million over the next few years.

06/29/2017

Give me message boards, or give me a lack of information!

In time for July Fourth weekend, ADOT adds more I-17 overhead message signs.

torn up tire

06/28/2017

Inflating awareness about tire pressure

Gators in Arizona? It happens on our roads in the summer.

Crash Facts report cover

06/27/2017

From the Director: Somber statistics on Arizona vehicle crashes

Driver behavior is the leading factor in motor vehicle crashes.