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A man picks up litter.

08/06/2024

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers gear up for National CleanUp Day

Register here as a first step to gathering friends and family for the 7th annual ADOT litter cleanup on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. While Adopt a Highway permits are for two-years and require cleanups several times per year...

A collage of photos featuring people collecting water bottles.

08/05/2024

MVD employees donate bottled water and other summertime relief

In Arizona’s infamous summer heat, you can work up a sweat very quickly and easily from basic yardwork or even a short walk, making that first sip of water a refreshing relief. Understanding the importance of water during these months, the...

A water tanker puts out a vehicle fire on the highway

08/04/2024

Asked & Answered: Why highways close when wildland fires ignite nearby

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...

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03/06/2015

Planning ensured a safe, efficient driving experience during one of year's biggest events

Leading up to the Super Bowl, as fans were getting ready for game day, ADOT was prepping for the increased traffic that multiple related events would bring to our freeways.

03/05/2015

ADOT's Construction Academy prepares participants for the workforce

ADOT’s Construction Academy is a pre-apprenticeship training program that gives individuals a great start in the construction industry.

03/04/2015

Work to improve, expand Loop 303/US 60 interchange is underway

Work on the Loop 303 continues out in the West Valley.

03/03/2015

Don’t Park Your Cars Yet: Arizona Still Needs its Highways for a Robust Economy

A balanced, multimodal approach to transportation is the best long-term solution for Arizona’s future.

02/27/2015

ADOT's Twitter account offers more than just trip tips

On Twitter, ADOT provides real-time traffic conditions to help the traveling public safely and swiftly navigate Arizona’s highways.

02/26/2015

I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 update

Get details on the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project, along with a look at what drivers can expect in the work zone.

02/25/2015

Transportation Defined: Minibenches

Dirt has been a pretty popular topic for us. Today, we want to explain why we bench it. More specifically, why we minibench it.

02/24/2015

Engineers Week celebrates engineering contributions

Saying that engineers are an important part of ADOT is really kind of an understatement.

02/20/2015

US 89 landslide: Final phase of the repair

The landslide-damaged stretch of US 89 has come a long way in the past two years...

02/19/2015

Traffic breaks and I-15 construction

Traffic breaks are typically conducted by highway patrol officers to create a gap in traffic.