The Arizona Department of Transportation has two improvement projects on Interstate 17, both south of Camp Verde, which will require overnight restrictions for drivers this week.

Drivers will be restricted to one lane southbound on I-17 through the climbing lane project (mileposts 280 to 282) Monday through Wednesday (May 12 through 14) between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly. Minimal delays expected.

At the State Route 169 junction (milepost 278) crews will close I-17 in both directions and drivers will be required to use the off- and on-ramps at SR 169 to continue around the work zone. Work will occur overnight starting tonight through Thursday, May 12 through May 15, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.