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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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11/09/2016

Three agencies coordinate to fund improvements at Ina and I-10

Cooperation between ADOT and partner agencies in Pima County is helping improve the interchange at Ina Road and I-10 at a lower cost than expected.

Highway construction on bell road

11/08/2016

Our Bell-Grand project is on home stretch toward reopening Bell Road

If you think the overpass under construction at Bell Road and Grand Avenue (US 60) looks just about ready for traffic, you're right.

11/07/2016

Art of Transportation: Giving northern Arizona a California feel

The Art of Transportation features a creature with California in its name that's quite popular in northern Arizona.

11/06/2016

Where in AZ??

Join our "Where in AZ" Facebook challenge and tell us where this railroad crossing is located.

Palo verde trees in containers at plant nursery

11/04/2016

Temporary digs for plants that will grace South Mountain Freeway

Crews are making significant progress relocating hundreds of native plants, trees and cactuses in the path of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.

Tucson equipment shop

11/03/2016

Tucson vehicle-repair shop saves steps to improve efficiency

The Tucson Equipment Services shop made small improvements that add up to a big time savings.

11/02/2016

A new DIY option from the Motor Vehicle Division

Some MVD documents can now be printed at home, saving you time.

11/01/2016

From the Director: Making transportation personal

ADOT crews assisting motorists is one way the agency makes transportation personal.

Bat hangs beneath bridge on State Route 92

10/31/2016

A tale fit for Halloween: ADOT’s bat man to the rescue

ADOT goes to bat for a couple of flying mammals near the San Pedro River.

10/30/2016

Where in AZ??

Join us for some fun highway trivia on Facebook with our 'Where in AZ??' challenge!