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ADOT's Karl Lopez stands in front of his emergency response truck

10/06/2025

ADOT worker aids flood rescue: 'That kid needed to get to the hospital ASAP'

A news account reported how a severely injured teen ultimately got to a Phoenix hospital for treatment, due in part to help from an ADOT employee who wasn’t identified. Today, we’re sharing more about that employee and his role in the rescue amid flooding in Globe.

10/05/2025

PODCAST: Traffic engineering's role in safely connecting Arizonans

Where do speed limits come from? How are highways engineered, signed, striped, etc., to maximize safety? To explain these and other aspects of state highways, we're pleased to have State Traffic Engineer Kerry Wilcoxon as this week's On the Road With ADOT guest.

Adopt a Highway

10/01/2025

Volunteers bag 1.8 tons of litter on National CleanUp Day

See Adopt a Highway volunteers across Arizona caught in the act on National CleanUp Day 2025.

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09/14/2021

Most popular specialty plates of 2021

Was your favorite specialty license plate one of the most popular plates?

09/13/2021

A tale of two 95s

One road. Two designations. A fascinating look at US/SR 95.

09/12/2021

Where in AZ??

If you have driven this road, join our weekly challenge!

09/10/2021

Join Adopt a Highway on National CleanUp Day

National CleanUp Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to register!

09/09/2021

When inspecting a vehicle, walk away from the deal if it doesn't smell right

We have a different type of hurricane warning for used car buyers.

09/08/2021

Be responsible -- secure your loads and don’t litter

ADOT Director Halikowski explains how debris is a safety issue for everyone on the road.

09/07/2021

Don’t “fall” into road trip complacency as autumn arrives

If you have a fall road trip in the works, make sure you read today's blog post.

09/05/2021

Where in AZ??

This road will serve as an important detour route soon.

09/02/2021

Art of Transportation: Let's fly away

What has one our intrepid ADOT photographers captured? Learn about why these streaks of light have us up in the air!

09/01/2021

Don’t get thrown for a loop

Understanding the three Loop 202 freeways will help you circle around Broadway Curve Improvement Project detours.