ADOT outlines Adopt-a-Highway work and how residents can get permits for roadside cleanup
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An Arizona Department of Transportation representative briefed the board on Adopt-a-Highway segments and litter contracts in Mohave County and explained that volunteer groups can use ADOT encroachment permits or the county’s program to legally access rights of way for cleanup.
Todd Steinberger, assistant district engineer for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), told the board July 21 that the Northwest District has 198 Adopt‑a‑Highway segments and Mohave County has 69 adopted segments. Last fiscal year, ADOT collected 524 bags in the Mohave area under Adopt‑a‑Highway work at an approximate cost of $11,831. ADOT also reported having received state funds for litter contracts: one contract in Lake Havasu City collected $102,459 in litter and another contract along the US‑93 corridor collected $7,213 within Mohave County; ADOT staff picked up an additional $86,471 worth of litter collection work last fiscal year, Steinberger said.
Steinberger explained that individuals and groups can adopt a segment through ADOT’s program, or they can request an encroachment permit for a one‑time pickup. Supervisor Martin asked how volunteer groups can legally empty roadside barrels and pick up trash; Steinberger said cactus-cleaner groups can contact ADOT encroachment staff, and the county’s public works department also administers a county adopt‑a‑highway program.
Supervisors thanked ADOT and asked staff to circulate the presentation to constituents. No board action was required; the item was an informational presentation about Adopt‑a‑Highway segments, costs and permitting routes for volunteer groups.