Martin the cat.

ADOT Incident Response Unit member rescues kitten on I-10 in Phoenix

Photo Courtesy: Arizona Humane Society

ADOT employee Rich Dimaio was driving on Interstate 10 in west Phoenix recently when he saw a woman who had pulled over and was trying to catch a kitten.

An Incident Response Unit truck in front of a building.
19 November 2024

Arizona marks Crash Responder Safety Week

PHOENIX – Imagine that you’ve been in a car crash involving two vehicles, both of which are no longer driveable and remain in highway travel lanes. Cars are speeding past in other lanes and you need

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to move over.

‘Move Over,’ slow down and keep first responders safe during Crash Responder Safety Week

During Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs from Nov. 18-22, you may notice a traffic safety message about Arizona’s “Move Over” law displayed on our overhead message signs.

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PODCAST: Big things happening on the I-17 widening/flex lanes project

Laura Douglas, our communications led on this major project, shares with host Doug Nintzel how crews continue paving various sections of the 23-mile project corridor, while also focusing on the bridge work, earthwork and, most recently, installation of the flex lanes technology. 
A mural in Chloride

The story behind the Chloride murals

Traveling north on US 93 past Kingman is an old mining town called Chloride.

Photo of ADOT Director Jennifer Toth, ADOT employees Jeremy Moore, Anthony Torres and Ariel Platt
14 November 2024

ADOT honored for supporting employees who serve in Guard, Reserve

On weekdays, they serve the public working on Arizona’s highways. On weekends and when called to duty, they serve the country through the National Guard and Reserves. This double duty can be
Workers at the scene of a car crash on the highway

Here’s what I saw on a 3 hour ride-along with IRU

Usually, my day job as a public information officer focused on safety at ADOT involves sitting behind a computer screen, typing up blogs or news releases and other duties that keep me confined to my desk.

highway closures for winter
12 November 2024

State Routes 473 and 366 closing this week for the winter season

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake in the White Mountains on Thursday, Nov. 14. 
Tombstone US Marines Wild West Detachment

Adopt a Highway: U.S. Marines keep the wild west grand

The Arizona Department of Transportation remembers veterans for their commitment to our great nation. We also honor those who currently serve. 

Traffic Operations Center view toward screens

PODCAST: We're giving you an inside look at ADOT's Traffic Operations Center

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, host Doug Nintzel chats with David Blue, head of ADOT's Traffic Management Group and the person who oversees the Traffic Operations Center.
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