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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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A two-lane highway with a double yellow line runs through a desert landscape with red rock formations under a blue sky. A road sign and small buildings are visible in the distance.

03/06/2017

The results are in: Here’s how you rank transportation funding priorities

Survey says...expansion and preservation are important Arizona transportation priorities. Find out what else we found out from a recent online survey.

03/05/2017

Where in AZ??

How well do you know Arizona? Join our Facebook challenge and tell us "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken.

03/04/2017

Vote for your favorite in the Safety Message Contest

Did your safety slogan make it to the next round? Find out and vote for your favorites through March 15.

03/03/2017

Throwback Friday? The Bell and Grand interchange 50 years ago

A Throwback Friday photo shows how much progress we've made in 50 years at the Bell and Grand interchange.

03/02/2017

Clearing the way for a better Ina/I-10 interchange

Work dismantling portions of I-10 ahead of building a new Ina Road interchange have begun.

03/01/2017

Blue highway logo signs benefit motorists, businesses and the state

Grand Canyon State Logo Signs are cost effective tool for local businesses to gain exposure along busy highways.

02/28/2017

Art of Transportation: Overhead view of ramp construction

The Art of Transportation takes you above I-10 for a one-of-a-kind view of freeway ramp construction.

02/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Time to challenge yourself with this week's "Where in AZ??" Join us on Facebook and let us know where this photo was taken.

02/25/2017

Driving Safety Home: Messages on overhead signs are all about safety

Messages on ADOT electronic message boards may be fun but they're always focused on safety.

construction of Ina road

02/24/2017

Slideshow: Bridge demolition moves Ina/I-10 interchange project forward

This is a big step forward for a $120 million project creating a modern traffic interchange in a busy area northwest of Tucson.