ADOT Blog | Department of Transportation

Latest blog articles

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

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.

Popular blog articles

11/13/2016

Where in AZ??

Our Facebook "Where in AZ??" challenge continues. Join us and check out some great photos of spots around Arizona.

Veteran Statue

11/11/2016

On Veterans Day, explore some of the tributes near the State Capitol

On this Veterans Day, we hope you'll take time to explore some of the monuments in Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza that honor Arizona's veterans.

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.