The Arizona hedgehog cactus, usually about a foot tall, is found in very few places, including where ADOT was replacing the Pinto Creek Bridge on US 60 in 2018.

It may not be a dazzling Fourth of July fireworks show, but controlled rock blasting for the I-17 Improvement Project is a pretty spectacular sight in our eyes. And it’s a necessary operation to make way for the additional lanes between Anthem Way and Sunset Point.

The first flex lanes on Arizona’s highway system are coming to Interstate 17 in 2025 as part of the I-17 Improvement Project from Anthem Way to Sunset Point. During the last year, crews have been busy blasting rock and moving earth in preparation for the construction of the new system.

The nation's birthday is a great time to reflect on Arizonans serving the community. Last year, more than 5,900 volunteers assembled to bag litter along adopted miles of state highways. 

Each week, ADOT showcases a specialty plate on our social media platforms with the goal of drawing attention to the worthy cause or charity featured on that particular plate. 

This month, the focus was squarely on children and education.

We call this the "Specialty Plate Spotlight" and here are the plates that were featured in June:

Transportation history can be right in front of you and still require a little luck to find it.