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It might surprise many motorists to learn that ADOT has a role in aviation. The state's role dates back to 1927.
This year is almost over — can you believe it? As 2019 winds down, many of us have plenty of holiday parties, events and family gatherings to attend. All those end-of-the-year festivities can be fun, but let’s make sure we end this year...
A family cabin turned into four generations of love for the White Mountains and a desire to help keep State Route 473 clean.
We like throwing back to how the highways and freeways we know today were designed and built. Hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles use them today, so it might be easy to take them for granted. But there is a lot of work that goes into...
I don’t know about you, but it takes a mighty strong incentive for me to change my habits. But after getting stuck in one too many traffic jams, I’ve found one: the AZ511 mobile app. For me, the benefits of the AZ511 app offer a strong...
When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
Construction is not always easy or painless, but this project has our heads up in the clouds.
Today we are throwing back to the Bill Williams River bridge on State Route 95 and all the history that one place embodies.
During the gift-giving season of the holidays, we have our own suggestion about what might be a meaningful present for you and your family.
We're taking the long-view on this week's "Where in AZ??" image.
You don’t have to be a fan of Arizona roadside attractions or intrigued by alternative pack animals to appreciate this. But it helps. According to The Associated Press, today is the 117th anniversary of the passing of Hi Jolly, the Syrian...
The "random act of kindness" by the person or persons decorating a scrub tree near Sunset Point inspired Dolan Ellis to write a song called "Scrubby." He visited ADOT recently to perform it.
We are close to when the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will be open to traffic. Before that happens, you can see what makes this addition to our highway system unique in this video.
We're thinking a lot about the Broadway Curve right now, which makes this photo particularly fitting.
When Bodo and Marie Diehn bought their cabin site near Payson in 1988, they knew they wanted to keep the drive up State Route 87 as beautiful as when they first saw it. So the next year they joined the Adopt a Highway program, claiming mile...
John Halikowski, ADOT director, shares the strong partnerships that have led to the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway being open to drivers.
If you follow this blog or ADOT's other social media channels, you won't be surprised by me saying that we're over-the-moon excited about opening the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Just hours after Saturday's big announcement, Junior and...
During its 45 years, ADOT has been represented by four different logos. Here's a walk down memory lane of the images the agency has chosen.
If you’ve been thinking about a career in construction, ADOT’s Construction Academy may be right for you. Applications are currently being accepted for training programs in February and March. This full-time, two-week program prepares...