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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag

03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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I-10 Freeway Sign Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

11/10/2016

Arizona highways honor veterans all year long

The country will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, but veterans are recognized every day on state highways and interstates.

11/09/2016

Three agencies coordinate to fund improvements at Ina and I-10

Cooperation between ADOT and partner agencies in Pima County is helping improve the interchange at Ina Road and I-10 at a lower cost than expected.

11/08/2016

Our Bell-Grand project is on home stretch toward reopening Bell Road

If you think the overpass under construction at Bell Road and Grand Avenue (US 60) looks just about ready for traffic, you're right.

11/07/2016

Art of Transportation: Giving northern Arizona a California feel

The Art of Transportation features a creature with California in its name that's quite popular in northern Arizona.

11/06/2016

Where in AZ??

Join our "Where in AZ" Facebook challenge and tell us where this railroad crossing is located.

Palo verde trees in containers at plant nursery

11/04/2016

Temporary digs for plants that will grace South Mountain Freeway

Crews are making significant progress relocating hundreds of native plants, trees and cactuses in the path of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.

11/03/2016

Tucson vehicle-repair shop saves steps to improve efficiency

The Tucson Equipment Services shop made small improvements that add up to a big time savings.

11/02/2016

A new DIY option from the Motor Vehicle Division

Some MVD documents can now be printed at home, saving you time.

11/01/2016

From the Director: Making transportation personal

ADOT crews assisting motorists is one way the agency makes transportation personal.

Bat hangs beneath bridge on State Route 92

10/31/2016

A tale fit for Halloween: ADOT’s bat man to the rescue

ADOT goes to bat for a couple of flying mammals near the San Pedro River.