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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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06/21/2017

Continuous Improvement: New MVD hours reduce wait times

The Arizona MVD is opening early to move you through the MVD faster and more efficiently.

Historic photo showing Highway 85 as a gravel road

06/20/2017

Highway History: State Route 85

State Route 85 has an important place in Arizona's history and will continue to be important to the state's economic future.

Text Move Over AZ in bold yellow and gray letters with a blurry road background and an orange border.

06/19/2017

With projects underway in high country, be sure to ‘Move Over’ in work zones

A safety campaign geared toward northern Arizona will feature safety messages on overhead signs and on ADOT’s social media channels.

06/18/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" was this photo taken? Join us on Facebook and post your answer.

06/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Guardrail reflections

The Art of Transportation features an ADOT employee working alongside the highway.

Dust storm reduces visibility on Interstate 10, viewed through traffic camera.

06/15/2017

Technology makes early dust detection possible for planned I-10 system

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/14/2017

Dust storms and dust channels: What’s the difference?

We're explaining what a dust channel is and sharing advice on what to if you unexpectedly get caught in one.

06/13/2017

Marking the miles one milepost at a time

Mile markers help break down Arizona's highways one mile at a time.

Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

06/12/2017

Driving Safety Home: Sharing the Road

ADOT's focus isn't just on transportation systems for drivers. We account for bicyclists and pedestrians too.

06/11/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and showcase your Arizona knowledge with "Where in AZ??"