You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.
Senior Resident Engineer Jimmy Naujokaitis is On the Road with ADOT, talking to host Doug Nintzel about early work and what to expect as this Loop 303 construction advances over the next several years.
As with many ADOT freeway improvement projects, the mission was a challenge: build two new interchanges along Loop 303 west of Interstate 17 in one year. Well, the project team came through before Labor Day, which is symbolic given the...
You are about to leave home for work, shopping or time with friends. You don’t expect to get pulled over, but it can happen if you don’t pay close attention to when your vehicle’s registration expires. Although the sticker on your license...
Last month, we told you about a dog that ADOT workers rescued along State Route 87 while the Diamond Fire was scorching the area near the highway. We are pleased to say the dog, affectionately named Sunflower by her rescuers, has been...
With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 16, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. We hope that existing volunteers and those wanting to participate in a one-day cleanup...
Some folks view license plates as just a series of letters and numbers, but others see them as modes of expressing one's values, hobbies and interests. In Arizona we have more than 90 specialty license plates featuring a wide range of...
If you’ve driven State Route 77 in Tucson in the past few weeks, you aren’t just seeing the results of a big improvement project, you’re also feeling it. That’s because ADOT finished work earlier this month to replace 9 miles of worn and...
Operated by ADOT, Grand Canyon National Park Airport is an essential part of the community of Tusayan near the South Rim. Those ties were on full display recently when a flash flood swept into the town, covering State Route 64 and flooding...
If you’ve driven on I-17 near Anthem Way during the last few weeks, you may have noticed that the I-17 Improvement Project has hit a significant milestone. As work continues on the 23-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, crews...
Remember that feeling when you first got your driver license? A feeling of independence,and accomplishment? Most people tend to forget about their driver license or ID card once it is in the wallet or purse. Unfortunately, there is a...
Registration begins here for the Sept. 16 annual cleanup event to help reduce litter along Arizona’s state highways. Welcome back seasoned volunteer groups and all new permit holders. Dust off those litter picker-uppers and head out with...
