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01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.

A dog stands alone next to a law enforcement patrol car.

01/02/2026

ADOT, AZDPS team up and reunite lost dog with family on New Year's Eve

A dispatch supervisor at our Traffic Operations Center spotted a loose dog on a freeway camera. Then he found the dog's family, which was looking for her.

Sign marking the start of the I-17 flex lanes

12/31/2025

Valley freeways: A glance at '25 and glimpse at '26 projects

A couple of words come to mind when one examines the year that was and the year to come when it comes to Phoenix-area freeways: new lanes. Here's a look back and forward for Phoenix-area freeways.

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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.

02/24/2017

Slideshow: Bridge demolition moves Ina/I-10 interchange project forward

This is a big step forward for a $120 million project creating a modern traffic interchange in a busy area northwest of Tucson.

Image of snowy roads from ADOT camera

02/23/2017

Throwback Thursday: Slushy Scottsdale roads

We're throwing it back to February 2013, when drivers encountered a wintry mix on Phoenix freeways.