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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...

Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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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??"

06/08/2017

Summer paving projects planned for the high country

When vacation planning, remember to prepare for summer paving projects in northern Arizona.

Cyndi McCabe next to representation of Route 66 license plate

06/07/2017

VIDEO: Nostalgic plate wins award and raises thousands for nonprofit

Watch the video presentation of the award for best license plate. You'll also catch a few classic cars sporting the Route 66 plate.

06/06/2017

Secure your load to help save lives

It’s something that takes an extra few minutes and can save a life: Secure your load.

Map with study area for proposed Sonoran Corridor

06/06/2017

Sonoran Corridor: A map without a route

Say what? A highway without a path? That's what the Sonoran Corridor is right now, but that may change.

ServiceArizona website screenshot

06/05/2017

Adding more features to ServiceArizona.com helps you avoid the line

Two new features on ServiceArizona.com involve something the law says every vehicle owner must have: insurance.

06/04/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and let us know "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken!

Rendering of Route 66 specialty plate

06/02/2017

From the Director: Arizona gets its kicks with Route 66 plate

Arizona has been recognized three times with the “Best New License Plate” award.

Wildfire Info Tune to 1650 AM - Highway sign

06/01/2017

ADOT message boards heat up

New signs will help motorists get the latest wildfire information.