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ADOT representatives accept award

11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...

AAH SR 87 Starlighters Sept 11 cleanup

11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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A group of people sit around tables in a meeting room, discussing and writing on large sheets of paper.

04/12/2017

No "I" in team or in ADOT Partnering

Award recognizes transportation teams for successfully working together to deliver on time and on budget construction projects.

04/11/2017

Maricopa's bridge project: Take a virtual helicopter ride into the future

We're taking you on a virtual drive and flight over SR 347 in Maricopa to look at the new bridge and alignment scheduled for 2019

04/10/2017

From the Director: ADOT offers latest South Mountain Freeway virtual tour online

ADOT Director John Halikowski highlights key design features of the new South Mountain Freeway and encourages you to take a virtual tour of the freeway.

04/09/2017

Where in AZ??

A plaque is your only clue for this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge. Join us for our weekly Facebook challenge!

Highway electronic message board reads BLIND SPOTS HIDE MOTORCYCLES ALWAYS LOOK TWICE above multiple lanes of traffic.

04/07/2017

Look twice for motorcycles this weekend

You've probably noticed more motorcycles on the roads this week and we hope you're keeping an eye out for them when driving.

Workzone safety graphic saying The Vest Knows Best

04/07/2017

From the Director: Help us protect ADOT workers, you and your passengers

Safety is the No. 1 priority at ADOT. When it comes to work zones, vehicles speed by just inches away.

04/06/2017

Meeting begins countdown to big project for Maricopa

After more than five years of planning, work will begin in less than six months on a bridge carrying SR 347 over railroad tracks in Maricopa.

Speed Reduced Ahead Construction Sign

04/05/2017

ADOT employees explain why work zone safety matters

ADOT highway workers share the importance of work zone safety.

Workers laying asphalt

04/04/2017

Give 'em a brake in the work zone

Motorists are key players in improving construction zone safety.

04/03/2017

From the Director: Making the connection between international commerce and safety

ADOT continues its efforts to educate the trucking industry about how safety compliance can reduce border inspection times and make roads safer.