ADOT Blog

A lot goes into making sure rest areas are clean, stocked and ready to serve travelers 24 hours a day throughout the year, including having resident caretakers at larger rest areas. That's why this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Bobby Wheeler, ADOT's rest area manager.

The State Route 79 bridge over the Gila River in Florence has withstood the test of time.

It’s Halloween, and the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to not get distracted with thoughts of candy, costumes, haunted houses and more while out on the roads. If you drive on state highways today, you might...

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media.

Marcy McMacken, our communications lead on ADOT's largest construction project to date, looks toward the launch of eastbound collector-distributor roads and completing the new interchange connecting I-10 and SR 143.

National Teen Driver Safety Week runs Oct. 20-26 this year and is a great opportunity to remind teens and their parents about the distractions and responsibilities of driving. Some specific risk factors, according to data, for teen drivers...

Imagine this: You’re freshly 16, and you’re itching to start driving on your own. But you’ve got to pass the Arizona road test first. But it’s a little intimidating and you’re not sure what to expect. We know taking the actual road test can...

Kelsey Mo, our safety communications lead, has important tips for young drivers and their parents, including always using a seat belt, avoiding distractions, limiting passengers and never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.