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02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...

Arizona Travel ID example

02/01/2026

PODCAST: How a Travel ID beats the TSA fee

Bill Lamoreaux, our lead communicator on all things MVD, has the details you need on how to join millions of Arizonans who are able to use their driver licenses and state ID cards for air travel and other uses that have REAL ID requirements.

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03/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us on the ADOT Facebook page for Arizona trivia!

03/24/2017

A faster look at a very quick and innovative bridge project

It didn't happen quite as quickly as it might seem from the time-lapse video above, but as bridge projects go this job in northwestern Arizona was lightning fast.

State Route 189 sign pointing to U.S. and Mexico

03/23/2017

Fresh Produce Association: ADOT's Border Liaison Unit providing a great service

ADOT is working to eliminate border delays, ensuring fresh produce is transported safely and efficiently across Arizona.

03/22/2017

Why spike strips aren't the answer to wrong-way incidents

Spike strips are one of the most common methods suggested for combating wrong-way drivers. Find out why they're not a potential response.

Snow blower

03/21/2017

An ADOT snowblower in action can be a sign of spring

A snowblower in action doesn't scream "spring has sprung," but that's exactly what's happening on State Route 67 north of the Grand Canyon.

03/20/2017

Art of Transportation: Marana geometric patterns

The Art of Transportation features geometric patterns in Marana.

03/19/2017

Where in AZ??

Today's "Where in AZ??" photo is a particularly beautiful one, but do you know where this picture was taken? Post your answer on Facebook!

Dust storm approaching a desert highway, with guardrails and distant hills under a dark sky.

03/18/2017

Pooling ideas to reduce the dangers from dust storms

Weather pros, scientists, engineers and others work together to make Arizona roads safer when dust kicks up.

03/17/2017

Create your own luck: Drive sober on St. Patrick’s Day

Learn more about ADOT's St. Patrick's Day safety message.

Title of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway video rendering

03/16/2017

Take a virtual drive on the South Mountain Freeway

While it will won't be until late 2019 before South Mountain Freeway opens, a new video allows you to visualize the drive today.