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Four volunteers cleaning US 89

02/17/2026

Rescue us from litter: Meet Guardian Air Transport volunteers

Getting involved in the community matters to a new volunteer group who adopted two miles along US 89.

Traffic camera view of Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway

02/15/2026

PODCAST: Catching you up on the Loop 101 Agua Fria widening project

There's a lot happening with ADOT's project widening the Loop 101 (Agua Freeway Freeway) between I-17 and 75th Avenue. So this week we're getting an update from Kim Larson, our Community Relations Project Manager for this improvement.

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

02/13/2026

Be a sweetheart and don’t cause mayhem on the roads over Valentine’s Day weekend

Two big events are happening this weekend: Valentine’s Day and Lady Gaga being in Glendale for the Mayhem Ball tour. We hope you’ve made plans with your sweetheart for dinner, or maybe you’ve secured tickets to see Mother Monster perform —...

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03/07/2017

Social media making commercial traffic more efficient at international ports

A popular app is helping truckers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as ADOT inspectors.

A two-lane highway with a double yellow line runs through a desert landscape with red rock formations under a blue sky. A road sign and small buildings are visible in the distance.

03/06/2017

The results are in: Here’s how you rank transportation funding priorities

Survey says...expansion and preservation are important Arizona transportation priorities. Find out what else we found out from a recent online survey.

03/05/2017

Where in AZ??

How well do you know Arizona? Join our Facebook challenge and tell us "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken.

03/04/2017

Vote for your favorite in the Safety Message Contest

Did your safety slogan make it to the next round? Find out and vote for your favorites through March 15.

03/03/2017

Throwback Friday? The Bell and Grand interchange 50 years ago

A Throwback Friday photo shows how much progress we've made in 50 years at the Bell and Grand interchange.

03/02/2017

Clearing the way for a better Ina/I-10 interchange

Work dismantling portions of I-10 ahead of building a new Ina Road interchange have begun.

03/01/2017

Blue highway logo signs benefit motorists, businesses and the state

Grand Canyon State Logo Signs are cost effective tool for local businesses to gain exposure along busy highways.

02/28/2017

Art of Transportation: Overhead view of ramp construction

The Art of Transportation takes you above I-10 for a one-of-a-kind view of freeway ramp construction.

02/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Time to challenge yourself with this week's "Where in AZ??" Join us on Facebook and let us know where this photo was taken.

02/25/2017

Driving Safety Home: Messages on overhead signs are all about safety

Messages on ADOT electronic message boards may be fun but they're always focused on safety.