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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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08/16/2021

Adopt a Highway: A littered life

Today's blog takes you on a unique journey.

08/15/2021

Where in AZ??

Calling all eagle-eyed drivers! Can you pinpoint this week's "Where in AZ??" location?

08/12/2021

Pinto Creek Bridge opens a new chapter in Arizona history

Our project on US 60 at Pinto Creek is more than just a new bridge going up. It's a new part of the road's history.

08/11/2021

Back-to-school means brushing up on school bus etiquette

Back-to-school means it's time for drivers to brush up on their driving skills to keep kids safe.

08/10/2021

When you see a flooded intersection, turn around!

It's easy to think running water on a roadway isn't a big threat. But you would be wrong. Your car can be swept away in just 12 inches of water.

08/09/2021

It's an old road to Post Office Deck Bridge renovations

On Fort Apache Reservation in eastern Arizona, ADOT is working to replace a 50-year old bridge deck.

08/08/2021

Where in AZ??

Today's Where in AZ challenge reminds us fall is around the corner.

08/06/2021

Save the Date: National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18

Mark you calendar for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18!

08/04/2021

From the Director: Changing driver behavior is key to reducing traffic fatalities and crashes

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report for last year has been released and ADOT Director Halikowski shares his thoughts about the report.

08/03/2021

Civil Engineers use math to design, build and maintain transportation structures

There are almost as many type of engineers as there are branches of math. Learn how math plays an important part in engineering.