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Aerial view of I-17 wildlife overpass project

12/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on projects and more in Northern Arizona

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Jeremy DeGeyter, administrator of ADOT's Northcentral District. Jeremy talks with host Doug Nintzel not just about the I-17 wildlife overpass project but the much-anticipated Lion Springs widening of SR 260 east of Payson, among other topics.

12/17/2025

A national spotlight for ADOT's partnership with public universities

A video from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) features ADOT director explaining the Arizona Transportation Institute and its goals.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive safe.

12/14/2025

Celebrate eight days of lights and safe driving

The holiday season is in full swing and with people gathering with family and friends to celebrate meals, traditions and more, we want to make sure you get safely to and from your destination. To that end, ADOT will be displaying several...

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Workzone safety graphic saying The Vest Knows Best

04/07/2017

From the Director: Help us protect ADOT workers, you and your passengers

Safety is the No. 1 priority at ADOT. When it comes to work zones, vehicles speed by just inches away.

04/06/2017

Meeting begins countdown to big project for Maricopa

After more than five years of planning, work will begin in less than six months on a bridge carrying SR 347 over railroad tracks in Maricopa.

Speed Reduced Ahead Construction Sign

04/05/2017

ADOT employees explain why work zone safety matters

ADOT highway workers share the importance of work zone safety.

Workers laying asphalt

04/04/2017

Give 'em a brake in the work zone

Motorists are key players in improving construction zone safety.

04/03/2017

From the Director: Making the connection between international commerce and safety

ADOT continues its efforts to educate the trucking industry about how safety compliance can reduce border inspection times and make roads safer.

04/02/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" is headed north today. Join us on Facebook and let us know where you think this photo was snapped.

"My bracket is a bust. But, my drive is a slam dunk!"

03/31/2017

'Traveling' is allowed during Final Four: ADOT’s freeway tips

Even if your bracket is a bust, ADOT's Final Four travel tips can make game day a success.

03/30/2017

Art of Transportation: Bridge materials follow shapes created by nature

The Art of Transportation features a bright blue sky over the South Mountain Freeway construction zone.

2017 NCAA Final Four Event Venues and Freeway Routes

03/29/2017

Let's make NCAA championship rush hour a slam dunk for all

Final Four events leading up to Monday's championship game in Glendale should be a slam dunk if everyone plans ahead. We’ve done this before.

03/28/2017

Numbers tell only part of MVD's continuous-improvement story

Numbers are useful and may tell a story, but they can only do so much. Your feedback on MVD improvements tells us even more.