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06/07/2026

PODCAST: Take it from a trooper: Don’t mess with blowing dust

Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt. Kameron Lee talks with ADOT's guest host Kelsey Mo about how to stay safe when monsoon storms spawn blowing dust.

A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

05/27/2026

Academy helps ADOT employees get CDLs, improves safety

A new academy course created to help ADOT employees obtain a commercial driver license is improving compliance and safety. Certain ADOT employees in work groups such as maintenance, Incident Response Unit, signing and striping, and the...

05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.

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Street sweeper close up

02/06/2017

Simple solution saves money on street sweeper repairs

Culture of continuous improvement leads to a street sweeper innovation.

Staghorn cactus and fence

02/05/2017

Where in AZ?? 02/05/17

Join us for a brain teaser on Facebook before the Super Bowl kicks off!

Digital Message sign Blow the whistle on distracted driving

02/03/2017

Huddle up! Make safe, smart calls when driving this weekend

Learn more about what you do do to ensure your Super Bowl weekend is super-safe.

Safety corridor road sign

02/02/2017

From the Director: What are Safety Corridors?

Director John Halikowski shares how ADOT is working with the Department of Public Safety and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to add Safety Corridors.

Rendering shows ramps planned to connect State Route 189 with Interstate 19.

02/01/2017

State Route 189 improvements begin with public input

ADOT is looking to improve SR 189 (Mariposa Road) so it can handle increased traffic from the Mariposa Port of Entry.

Construction site with cranes and workers building a large retaining wall, surrounded by dirt, materials, and safety barriers.

01/31/2017

Loop 101's 64th Street interchange built ahead of its time -- for a reason

Today's blog looks at the future of the 64th Street interchange in northeast Phoenix.

Arizona license plate featuring an American flag on the left and the word Veteran in red at the bottom. The plate number is all zeros.

01/30/2017

It's more convenient than ever to get your veteran specialty plate

Veterans can now get a specialty plate denoting their status online rather than visiting MVD offices.

Bell Road bridge over Grand Avenue and railroad tracks viewed from a drone

01/27/2017

A bird's-eye view of the transformation at Bell and Grand

Watch drone footage as the Bell and Grand interchange comes together and gets set for its final phase.

A small white dog lies on a black office chair while being gently petted by a person.

01/26/2017

It's happy fur-ever after for Dottie, the pooch rescued from a freeway

One year after a dog was rescued from a freeway median wall, we follow up to find out what happened to her.

The new Fortuna Wash Bridge spans a dirt construction site under a clear blue sky.

01/24/2017

New US 95 bridge making a big difference for the Yuma area

A four-lane bridge near Yuma means travelers no longer have to wonder whether the weather will stop their journeys.