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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

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.

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10/11/2016

'Litter Lifters' group marks 35 years of helping keep the Prescott area beautiful

Meet some dedicated volunteers doing a dirty job to help keep Prescott beautiful.

10/10/2016

Art of Transportation: Beauty and the bridge

Two bridges are featured in this week's Art of Transportation.

10/09/2016

Where in AZ??

It's a holiday weekend, but we're still going to throw a 'Where in AZ??' challenge at you!

Tunnel along US 191

10/07/2016

Coronado Trail leads to Arizona’s heavenly high country

Coronado Trail, otherwise known at US 191, demands one’s attention and rewards drivers with challenges and beauty.

Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

10/06/2016

Driving Safety Home: Pay attention and share the road

As temperatures cool and more pedestrians and cyclists head out, take precautions and share the road.

Two men giving a presentation

10/05/2016

Transportation innovation event showcases exciting new ideas

ADOT was on hand for an Innovation Exchange Campaign event held this week in Tempe. Get a glimpse of the future.

Working on Sign Shop

10/04/2016

Leading continuous improvement takes ADOT's director into the sign shop

ADOT Director John Halikowski steps into his employees' shoes to learn what goes into making and installing highway signs.

10/03/2016

With a sign and message, Arizona aims to STOP domestic violence

Stop signs made by ADOT don't normally come in purple, and their message is normally limited to "STOP."

10/02/2016

Where in AZ??

It might be the weekend, but we hope you're up for a 'Where in AZ??' Facebook challenge.

What Moves You Arizona

10/01/2016

From the Director: What Moves You, Arizona?

ADOT is looking into the future and wants your input on the future of transportation in Arizona.