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AAH in memory of Hunter Maggard

07/13/2026

Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

Read about a family whose memories keep Arizona beautiful through volunteering. About 800 groups care for miles along Arizona’s highways and nearly half are adopted in remembrance of loved ones.

07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

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Map showing Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona, bordered by highways I-10 to the north and I-8 to the south, with surrounding towns and roads labeled.

10/19/2020

Rich history in Arizona wilderness

What do the Boy Scouts, goldmines and unexploded ordnance have in common?

US 89 near Bitter Springs with rain falling in distance

10/16/2020

Weather changes, our commitment to safety doesn't

The weather may change, but our commitment to keeping drivers aware of and safe from the elements continues.

10/15/2020

From the Director: Coloring outside the lines

During this unprecedented time, ADOT Director John Halikowski is encouraging managers inside the agency to do all they can to support the unique challenges facing employees.

Electronic highway sign displays the message ITS ILLEGAL TO LEAVE THE SCENE OF A CRASH on an empty roadway at night.

10/14/2020

An important reminder for Hit and Run Awareness Month

You'll see signs on our overhead boards this week reminding drivers it's illegal to leave the scene of a crash. Here's why that is so important.

MoveOverAZ Every vehicle, every time. It's the law.

10/13/2020

Every day's a good day to remember to 'Move Over'

Saturday is officially National Move Over Day, but it's a lesson that applies every day.

10/09/2020

On I-10 in Tucson, a bridge that finally looks like a bridge

You may have missed the actual work, but you won't have failed to notice that a concrete pour has happened on our project at I-10 and Ruthrauff.

Image of semi trucks parked

10/08/2020

Truck drivers asked to provide input on I-10 parking solutions

We want to improve truck parking, but for that we need the input of the trucking community.

A graphic reads Distracted drivers terrify me. with bull riding and cowboy images in the background.

10/07/2020

From the Director: Do distracted drivers terrify you?

To launch a new awareness campaign, we found people in some truly high-pressure jobs who's greatest fear is still distracted driving.

Several cars and trucks drive on a wide highway overpass near fields, under a clear sky.

10/06/2020

New view of the South Mountain Freeway

Our traveler information website, AZ511.gov, now offers views from the South Mountain Freeway.

Diagram showing eastbound traffic flow at Happy Valley Road diverging diamond interchange over I-17.

10/05/2020

Opening soon: The new diverging diamond interchange on I-17

The diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley is opening this month. What does that mean? Let us tell you!