| Department of Transportation

9 February 2024

Adopt a Highway volunteers racked up big stats during 2023

Nearly 9,000 of these dedicated individuals filled more than 15,000 bags with roadside litter, mainly outside of Arizona’s metropolitan areas. The value of this work: $674,000. Learn more at azdot.gov

A look back at US 80 and Bisbee

The 1910s were a busy time in Arizona.

Snowplow parked in front of a lake and mountains

8 February 2024

Finalists revealed in ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest

PHOENIX – Three new names will soon be placed on some of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s snowplows after Arizonans submitted about 3,400 entries last month in ADOT’s second Name-A-Snowplow

People playing in the snow along a highway shoulder

Highway shoulders aren’t the place to play in the snow

Highway shoulders aren't a playground. When seeking snow, go to designated snow play locations.

L-C-156 Appraisal

L-C-102 Appraisal

6 February 2024

Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. Last fiscal year sales of specialty plates contributed over $12 million for various

Five people dressed in orange vests volunteering to clean up the highway

Adopt a Highway: ‘All the Way to the Border’ volunteers bag 2 tons of litter along SR 286

More than 100 volunteers turned out for the ninth annual “All the Way to the Border” highway cleanup on Saturday, Jan 27. All 45 miles of State Route 286 are adopted by residents, businesses and organizations between Three Points junction at State Route 86 and Sasabe at the Arizona-Mexico border.

5 February 2024

High-capacity snowblowers help ADOT keep highways in business

The Arizona Department of Transportation is using a new tool to battle winter storms: two high-capacity snowblowers that reduce the time needed to clear highways after heavy snowfall.

911

PHOENIX – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed near Picacho, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 217.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.

There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes are unaffected.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app and by calling 511.

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