ADOT Blog

From the way we build roads, to the cost of materials and even the number of cars driving on the street – it’s safe to say things have changed since 1912 when the Arizona Highway Department was first established.

Sometimes seemingly minor road upgrades lead to big-time improvements for drivers … Take the Swift Trail project in Graham County, for example. Crews currently are wrapping up work on the project that sits along SR 366

Successfully transplanting a cactus from one spot to another takes more than just a green thumb…

We love using this blog to connect with you. We also love our Facebook page and just wanted to make sure you know about it.

If you read this blog post last month, you already know that ADOT is making a call to the public for input on the Passenger Rail Corridor Study.

"Scary" traffic conditions can occur during Halloween afternoon rush hour. That's why drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time after work today due to the heavier traffic conditions that can occur on this holiday.

ADOT’s Research Center recently published an interesting new report that takes a closer look at the relationships among land use, transportation and gridlock.

Driven the Loop 303 lately? If you have, you know things are looking very different than they did about a year ago.

You already know that ADOT works alongside other emergency response agencies to clear the road after a major incident. However, we have never really touched on the important role ADOT’s HAZMAT specialists play in making the road safe again for drivers.

ADOT snowplow drivers and support staff already are preparing for the icy, cold months ahead… And, yes, ADOT has snowplow drivers – the state isn’t all desert! Arizona winters always bring plenty of storms to keep our crews busy … remember this doozy from March?