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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 —...

Volunteer picking up trash on SR 74

02/11/2026

Volunteers throw shade on trash

Volunteers tidied up a section of State Route 74 in north Phoenix, for the community and groundhogs alike.

A concrete bridge with large support beams spans a deep red rock canyon under a cloudy sky.

02/10/2026

Waterhole Canyon Bridge is out-of-this-world

An odd-looking bridge in Northern Arizona is a gateway to some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery.

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12/01/2016

New law on vehicle fees benefits survivors of fallen service members

A law taking effect Jan. 1 aims to ease the burden faced by survivors of a military member who has made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

11/30/2016

Taking the mystery out of commercial vehicle inspections at the border

ADOT’s Enforcement and Compliance Division help trucking companies understand the inspection process, improving port of entry efficiency.

Road closed signs and barrier on State Route 67

11/29/2016

Scenic highway to Grand Canyon's North Rim going on ice for winter

State Route 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will close for winter on Thursday, Dec. 1.

11/27/2016

Where in AZ??

It's our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge. Join us for some geography fun!

ADOT plowing snow

11/25/2016

Don't get snowed this winter. Take the Know Snow quiz!

Test your winter weather knowledge with our quiz!

11/24/2016

Cleanup along 45 highway miles yields 1,000 pounds of trash

Three-dozen volunteers came together to pick up litter along State Route 286.

11/23/2016

Continuous Improvement: ADOT invention addresses graffiti problem

One ADOT employee invented a way to prevent graffiti, saving the agency time and money and improving safety.

11/22/2016

At Bell and Grand, it's a great day to watch traffic

Earlier today, we opened a Bell Road bridge carrying traffic over Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise. Check out before-and-after photos.

Saguaros being kept in temporary nursery before replanting

11/21/2016

Saguaro cactuses relocated for South Mountain Freeway

Landscapers are transplanting saguaros weighing up to 5,000 pounds so they can be reused once the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is complete.

11/20/2016

Where in AZ??

Take our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge and tell us where you think this photo was taken!