Roadway restrictions at Interstate 40 and Meteor Crater Road start April 1

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime restrictions starting Thursday, April 1, at Interstate 40 and Meteor Crater Road, about 30 miles east of Flagstaff, as work continues on the Meteor Crater Bridge rehabilitation project.

Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel while the following restrictions are in place:

  • Meteor Crater Road will be closed between the I-40 on- and off-ramps from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 1, and Monday, April 5. Drivers should use the following detour routes while the restrictions are in place:
    • Detour from westbound I-40 to southbound Meteor Crater Road: Exit at Two Guns Road and then re-enter the highway traveling eastbound and exit at Meteor Crater Road.
    • Detour from northbound Meteor Crater Road to westbound I-40: Drive eastbound on I-40 and exit at Meteor City Road. Re-enter the highway and proceed westbound on I-40.
  • I-40 will be narrowed to one lane of traffic in both directions from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2.
    • The work-zone restrictions will be from milepost 232 to 233.
    • The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.

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