PRESCOTT — The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a safety improvement project on State Route 169 next week that includes new turn lanes at Cherry Creek Road (milepost 9.3) and Orme Road (milepost 4.5).

Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes on Monday (Jan. 18) and Tuesday(Jan. 19) between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. near the Cherry Creek intersections as crews set up traffic control and place concrete barrier to provide a safe work zone.

Work hours are from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Once the traffic control and barrier are in place, drivers will have minimal impacts during construction.

ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. The speed limit through the work zone will be 45 mph until the project is complete.

ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

This $1.6 million safety improvement project includes widening the existing roadway to provide new turn lanes, drainage improvements, signing and new striping.

For more information about this project, please call Tricia Lewis at 928-606-2420 or email tlewis@azdot.gov.