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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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01/23/2015

Vehicles of ADOT: Profilometer

ADOT’s job doesn’t end once a road is built.

01/20/2015

Red diesel is not street diesel

Ever hear of something called red-dyed diesel fuel?

01/16/2015

Tips for your next trip to an emissions testing station

ADOT does not administer vehicle emissions tests.

01/14/2015

From the Archives: Smooth Roads

Smooth roads are a top ADOT priority and they have been for some time, even back in 1968 when these photos were taken…

01/13/2015

From the Rearview Mirror: I-10 tunnel upkeep

Revisit an old video and blog post that explain how the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel is maintained.

01/09/2015

Cameron roadway improvement project update

We’ve got an update for you today on a project we first told you about last summer.

01/07/2015

Now that we've Sasquatch your attention...

ADOT has been in the news lately for a photo posted to our Twitter and Facebook sites.

12/23/2014

Happy holidays from the ADOT Blog

As 2014 winds down, we want to say that we’ve really enjoyed sharing ADOT’s story with you this year!

12/23/2014

ADOT awarded million dollar grant for lighting project in US 60 Queen Creek Tunnel

An innovative project near Superior is set to improve visibility and reduce maintenance costs.

12/22/2014

ADOT is ready to support new Arizona governor

As we enter a new year and embrace the vision of a new governor, it is appropriate to take a look back and prepare ourselves for the future.