The Arizona Department of Transportation will resume work on a paving project on northbound Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City (between mileposts 245 and 250) tomorrow night, June 11.

Overnight work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and drivers can expect I-17 narrowed to one lane, as well as the closure of the off- and on-ramps at the Bumble Bee/Crown King traffic interchange (milepost 248).

Crews will apply the final layer of pavement overnight next week starting on Sunday, June 15 through Thursday, June 19. Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions on northbound I-17 through the project work area and the overnight closure of the Bumble Bee/Crown King exit during work hours. Minimal delays are expected.

The $2.3 million project began last summer and included the removal of a layer of existing pavement, shoulder maintenance and slope improvements to rock walls but warm temperatures did not exist once the work was completed and must be for the final (rubberized) asphalt.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. 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.