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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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Aerial view of freeway

02/22/2021

From the Director: Inspiring wonder in transportation projects across the state

It's Engineers Week and ADOT Director John Halikowski is saying a big thank you for all that engineers do for the agency.

A weathered metal truss bridge the Leslie Creek Bridge spans a dry, brush-filled ravine with barren trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

02/19/2021

Leslie Creek bridge sits on the edge of the state and history

This bridge in Cochise County may not look like it has a lot to do with ADOT, but it's an example of a changing time in the world of infrastructure.

Old Strawberry schoolhouse

02/17/2021

A historic stop at the Strawberry Schoolhouse off State Route 87

State highways can take you to some truly great places. State Route 87 will get you to this historic schoolhouse in Strawberry.

Person wearing a hard hat, safety vest, mask, and sunglasses stands outdoors next to a yellow post in a dry, brushy area.

02/16/2021

Measuring slopes to prevent landslides

How do you know that a slope is secure? Why, you use inclinometers and piezometers, of course!

A snowplow clears a snow-covered road in low visibility during a winter storm.

02/12/2021

AZ's snowy roads are in highly trained hands

ADOT's snowplows are ready to kick into high gear for the snow forecast for the upcoming weekend.

Screenshow showing Loop 303 cameras on AZ511.gov and one camera view

02/10/2021

'C' is for new cameras along Loop 303

What gets you excited? For ADOT it's definitely new cameras, like the ones now up along the Loop 303!

Freeway board with safety message about reducing fatalities

02/09/2021

Driving Safety Home: Sharing what you know

ADOT tries to share safety messages with the public as much as we can, but we could always use help from the best ally there is - you.

An overpass crosses above a multi-lane road with light traffic; several cars travel on both the overpass and the street below, with trees and buildings in the background.

02/08/2021

You can be part of Feb. 10 online meeting about future of L-101/75th Avenue interchange

Let's get together and talk about how to improve the Loop 101 Agua Fria 75th Avenue interchange. No pickup truck required.

Bridge on old Black Canyon Highway

02/05/2021

Grand story of the Old Black Canyon Highway

This unassuming piece of weathered pavement is actually part of the grand, sweeping story of the Old Black Canyon Highway.

Historic photo of Ash Fork back in the day

02/04/2021

Throwback Thursday: Ash Fork is at the right place

The community of Ash Fork has always had a knack for being at the right place when it comes to popular transportation.