Pardon me boys. Is that the Hattie B. choo-choo? It’s been nearly 40 years since a passenger train dubbed the Hattie B. chugged its way into Arizona transportation history as one of the only ways to cross the Salt River during epic flooding that washed out most bridges and temporarily closed the busy Interstate 10 bridge … Read more
2/23/2020 Where in AZ?? If you haven’t been to this Arizona spot, it’s one you’ll want to add to your list. Tags: Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV
When ADOT constructs a new road or bridge, you can thank somebody like Patrice Brun for being one of the first engineers to turn over the soil or move the rock. But Brun isn’t putting down asphalt or building bridge piers. As a geotechnical engineer, his job is to understand the makeup of the earth … Read more
Depending on the job, ADOT’s team of engineers has different responsibilities and experiences. Delivering the state’s massive highway infrastructure system involves a variety of roles for engineers. During National Engineers Week, we bring you the story of one ADOT engineer who knows her job is much more than math and measurements. Project Manager Tafwachi Katapa … Read more
While the most visible aspect of engineering at ADOT is building, maintaining and operating state highways, there’s a lot of prep work that goes into projects. One area of ADOT that does a lot of preparation work to help keep important highway projects moving on schedule is the Utility and Railroad Engineering section. The Utility … Read more
While the most visible aspect of engineering at ADOT is building, maintaining and operating state highways, there’s a lot of prep work that goes into projects. One area of ADOT that does a lot of preparation work to help keep important highway projects moving on schedule is the Utility and Railroad Engineering section. The Utility … Read more
It has been said that engineers solve problems you didn’t know you had in ways you don’t understand. At the Arizona Department of Transportation, our engineers do work that is technical and often complicated, and we depend on them to solve problems every single day. More importantly, our ADOT engineers play a big role in … Read more
2/16/2020 Where in AZ?? A four-lane highway in Arizona is featured in today’s “Where in AZ??” challenge. Tags: Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications Arizona is looking pretty good for turning 108, which happens on this Valentine’s Day. Please allow me to suggest one way we can ensure this centenarian continues to look her best. Adopt a highway. The Adopt a Highway program is an opportunity to help out your community while also making … Read more
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications Arizona is looking pretty good for turning 108, which happens on this Valentine’s Day. Please allow me to suggest one way we can ensure this centenarian continues to look her best. Adopt a highway. The Adopt a Highway program is an opportunity to help out your community while also making … Read more