ADOT Blog

Latest blog articles

09/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on Tucson-area projects

Garin Groff, our Public Information Officer for the Tucson area, has details on I-10 projects there in this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. Spend a few minutes with Garin and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on how ADOT and our partners are improving traffic flow in the Old Pueblo.

LEARN MORE

09/20/2025

MVD Community Connections receives award for charitable giving

The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.

LEARN MORE

09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...

LEARN MORE

Produce spill in the Deck Park Tunnel

If you are a Phoenix-area commuter who travels daily through the Deck Park Tunnel, you’re probably already aware that a produce truck spilled its contents yesterday afternoon as it headed westbound on I-10.

LEARN MORE

07/11/2013

ADOT identifies long-term US 89 repair solution

The geotechnical investigation on US 89 (you know – that one we’ve been blogging about since February) is complete and we’re thrilled to share news of the results.

LEARN MORE

07/10/2013

ADOT narrows passenger rail alternatives down to 3

ADOT has been able to utilize feedback and narrow the list of possible passenger rail alternatives from seven down to three.

LEARN MORE

07/09/2013

Transportation Defined: Minibenches

No, the stair-step design on the slope at right isn’t just for looks… The “steps” are actually referred to as minibenches and they serve as an erosion and sediment control measure on slopes.

LEARN MORE

06/28/2013

Announcing this year's top Haboob Haikus

The results are in ... check the video above for a look at the top #HaboobHaikus from this year as voted on by the public!

LEARN MORE

06/27/2013

Loop 303 on its way to providing fast, convenient travel option in West Valley

We like to check in, from time to time, on the Loop 303 project… Over the past two years we’ve been able to see a 14-mile stretch of the freeway open to traffic, witness the start of construction on new segments and mark many, many milestones along the way.

LEARN MORE

Cover for the 2014-2018 5-year transportation plan

06/26/2013

State Transportation Board approves Five-Year Construction Program

The State Transportation Board voted yesterday to formally adopt the 2014-2018 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.

LEARN MORE

06/21/2013

Vote for your favorite #HaboobHaiku

Who says safety messages have to be humorless or uninteresting? Not us and certainly not anyone out there who has taken part in Haboob Haiku: Year Two!

LEARN MORE