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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag

03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

Sprayer applies fog seal to highway.

03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

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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.

Historic bridge along old Route 66 in Northern Arizona

06/26/2017

These ADOT photos take you on a Route 66 tour

Visit historic Route 66 without leaving your sofa on our photo tour.

06/25/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this beautiful old bridge is located?

DMS messaging freeway sign with message

06/23/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Wildfires, Crash Facts and toilet paper

Our #FridayFive includes wildfire info, a new reports on crashes, and even some toilet paper.

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06/22/2017

From the ADOT Archives: The 'Stack' construction

Styles from the 1990 are back in, so we're taking a look back at what was going on in Phoenix transportation in the '90s.