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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.

07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

07/19/2024

Designating a driver is always an ‘All-Star’ move

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this Friday and Saturday, you may notice some of our overhead signs displaying a traffic safety message related to the WNBA All-Star Game happening in Phoenix. We want to grab people’s attention and...

07/18/2024

PODCAST: A 51-year ADOT veteran reflects on ADOT's first half century

To mark ADOT's 50th anniversary this month, we're inviting some longtime employees onto our podcast, On the Road With ADOT. The latest episode features Tami Wollaston, who started as a draftsman nearly 51 years ago and currently is a transportation engineering specialist in ADOT’s Roadway Engineering Group.

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04/04/2021

Where in AZ??

This image looks like it could be from the Grand Canyon. Can you identify this Arizona location?

04/02/2021

Ask ADOT: Flying cows

We recently fielded a question about whether parachuting cows is a pervasive problem in our state.

04/01/2021

Distracted Driving Awareness Month a yearly reminder to pay attention

It's April Fools Day, but we don't want you to be a fool on the road. Driving distracted is a leading factor in fatal crashes.

03/31/2021

Zipper merge eases traffic - and your dilemmas

Does merging present a dilemma for you? Then let us introduce the zipper merge to help!

03/30/2021

ADOT begins permanent repairs to US 89 section that washed out in 2018

Flooding and heavy rain took our a section of US 89 near Cameron. Now, we're working to make permanent repairs to the damaged section of highway.

03/29/2021

Get creative with the ADOT Safety Message Contest

We're looking for unique safety messages from you again this year!

03/28/2021

Where in AZ??

It's one of the first signs you'll see once you hit our state, but do you know where this one is located?

03/26/2021

Ask ADOT: What are those weird white lines on the road?

We often receive questions when it comes to winter weather and today's question is fairly common.

03/25/2021

Throwback Thursday: A work in progress

A look at one section of the ever-growing Valley freeway system nearly 30 years ago.

03/24/2021

Ask ADOT: Mill and Fill

We're answering your pavement repair questions on Interstate 10 in the West Valley.