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Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley

03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.

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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.

A white Ford Super Duty truck with a pickup bar mounted on its front bumper by the roadside.

02/03/2021

Pokey-picker-upper tool gives maintenance crews a pick-me-up

They say necessity is the mother of invention. That's definitely true for our Quartzsite Maintenance Unit, which assembled a nifty little gadget to save both time and money.

Box culvert under construction

02/02/2021

Give some attention to SR 24's box culverts

Everything you've ever wanted to know about box culverts, but were too afraid to ask!

A rusted, vintage car sits abandoned in a dry, grassy landscape under a clear blue sky.

02/01/2021

The perfect road geek pit stop

Why are we getting a little excited over this photo of a rusted out car from the 1930s? Well, let us tell you.

Bighorn sheep freeway sign

01/31/2021

Where in AZ?? 01/31/21

Have you spotted this sign around the state? Then, join our weekly challenge!

01/29/2021

Adopt a Highway: New year brings reinforcements to reduce litter; Keep it Grand

It's a new year, which means it's a good time to recommit to keeping Arizona grand!

ADOT Kids Highway Exit Sign with elephant

01/28/2021

ADOT Kids: We make signs in all shapes, sizes and colors!

Signs are everywhere along the road, but did you know that ADOT has its very own shop to make them?

Two workers in safety vests and helmets, one holding a rock sample, stand on a roadside with rocky hills in the background. Both are wearing face masks.

01/27/2021

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch help keep SR 87 safe

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch may not sound that interesting, but they are doing the important work of keeping drivers safe on State Route 87.

Cartoon of a worried passenger yelling Stop! as the smiling driver talks on the phone while driving a red car.

01/26/2021

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

What can a top single on the Billboard Hot 100 teach us about driving? Well, let us tell you!