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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive calmly.

12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...

Volunteer sign please help protect our beautiful earth at mile 9

12/22/2025

Volunteers make spirits bright

ADOT is grateful to volunteers year 'round, and there is no better time to express our gratitude than during the holiday season.

Aerial view of I-17 wildlife overpass project

12/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on projects and more in Northern Arizona

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Jeremy DeGeyter, administrator of ADOT's Northcentral District. Jeremy talks with host Doug Nintzel not just about the I-17 wildlife overpass project but the much-anticipated Lion Springs widening of SR 260 east of Payson, among other topics.

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10/01/2017

Where in AZ??

We have another "Where in AZ??" challenge for you on the ADOT Facebook page.

Thermal Camera

09/29/2017

Boldly going where no one has gone before

Three projects, each designed to make Arizona safer, each taking ADOT where no transportation agency has gone before.

09/28/2017

Yesterday and Today: Interstate 17 at Camp Verde

While topography is the same, I-17 heading north into the Verde Valley has changed since the picture at left was taken around 1969.

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.