Freeway in the desert

ADOT Blog

Latest blog articles

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...
Hey kids! Have you seen the creative safety messages that are sometimes displayed on the highway overhead message boards? The messages sometimes relate to concerts and sporting events happening in the Valley or they’ll reference certain...
A recent Maricopa Association of Governments news release notes that the system has worked as designed and addressed the longstanding problem of rainwater building up in cross-street underpasses along this stretch of I-17 in Phoenix.

Popular blog articles

The South Mountain Freeway will connect people with employment centers in the East Valley and West Valley, benefiting the region’s economy and quality of life.
Join us on Facebook and tell us along which state route you think this photo was taken!
Last week, what remained of the old Hell Canyon Bridge on State Route 89 went out with a bang – literally.
Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, reminds us how important seat belts or child seats are for kids.
Help guide the future of transportation by taking a quick, interactive survey that will help determine transportation investment priorities.
Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week is underway, and ADOT offers ways to keep our state litter-free.
Child Passenger Safety Week is a reminder of the importance of proper use of car seats for children.
These easy, online tools can help you research a used car's history before you make a purchase.
Our ADOT photographers perfectly captured the reflection of an employee on the job in this week's Art of Transportation.
Major upgrades have just been completed on a four-mile, four-lane stretch of US 89 in Cameron.