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Paving work on Interstate 17 south of SR 169 continues for the next two weeks

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adot-logo3Crews will continue final paving on Interstate 17 in both directions between the Dugas/Orme exit and the State Route 169 traffic interchange starting Tuesday, Sept. 9 (mileposts 268 to 279).

Work hours have mainly been overnight but will also include day work through Monday, Sept. 22 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions in both directions during work hours, weather permitting.

In addition to the day paving work scheduled, crews will be working on the SR 169 traffic interchange with final paving on off and on-ramps from I-17 and the SR 169 bridge approaches on Sunday, Sept. 7 between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes intermittently during work hours.

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.

Paving work overnight on Interstate 17 south of SR 169 continues

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Paving work continues in both directions on Interstate 17 between the State Route 169 junction and the Dugas/Orme exit (mileposts 268 to 279).

As weather permits, drivers can expect a single lane restriction Sunday through Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. through Sept. 30 as crews finalize paving, striping and seeding operations.

Some daytime lane restrictions are expected Monday through Thursday between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. through the work zone as ideal weather conditions exist for 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.

Traffic delays expected on SR 89A due to Coconino County Fair this weekend

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adot-logo3FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation is urging motorists headed to the annual Coconino County Fair this Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1) to allow extra travel time as traffic delays are expected. The main entrance to the Fort Tuthill County Park along State Route 89A remains closed due to an ongoing improvement project and traffic is routinely backed up onto Interstate 17 and SR 89A during special events at the park.

The park’s main entrance at Fairgrounds Road, which intersects with JW Powell Boulevard and SR 89A/Beulah Boulevard, has been closed since early June while ADOT continues construction of the realignment of SR 89A and two new roundabouts at this location.

During the fair, attendees will enter and exit the fairground at two alternate locations north of Fairgrounds Road. The first location is Fort Tuthill Loop, approximately 300 yards north of the main entrance. The second location is at West Purple Sage Trail, which is slightly more than one-half mile north of the main entrance on SR 89A.

Law enforcement officers will be in the area and signage will be placed to guide fairgoers into and out of the park through the holiday weekend.

Construction started on the $6.25 million SR 89A project in May and will continue through the end of the year, until the winter shutdown takes effect. ADOT will return in spring 2015 to perform final paving, striping and sign installation at that time.

In an effort to improve traffic flow and enhance safety, ADOT is reconstructing the SR 89A/JW Powell Boulevard intersection and southbound I-17 ramp/JW Powell Boulevard intersection, both of which were built in the 1950s and do not meet today’s modern safety design standards.

Once completed, SR 89A will be realigned and a new roundabout will facilitate the movement of traffic through SR 89A and JW Powell Boulevard at the park’s entrance. A second new roundabout will aid the flow of traffic using the southbound on- and off-ramps at I-17 and JW Powell Boulevard. In addition, the project includes new bike lanes and sidewalks in the area.

For more information on the project, please visit the project Web page at azdot.gov/I17_Powell, or call 855.712.8530.

Heavy traffic expected on Interstate 15 during Labor Day holiday

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is urging motorists traveling on Interstate 15 in the far northwest corner of Arizona to allow for extra travel time due to expected heavy traffic during this upcoming Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1) and be aware of an existing work zone through the Virgin River Gorge.

Delays of up to two hours have been reported on previous holiday travel weekends through the Virgin River Gorge, which is nearly 100 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

ADOT is currently working on a major reconstruction project on Virgin River Bridge No. 6 (milepost 16), located about 20 miles south of St. George, Utah.

While no active construction will be taking place during the holiday weekend, the highway is currently narrowed to one lane in each direction through the work zone until the project is completed in 2016.

This $27 million project includes the replacement of the bridge’s superstructure (girders, deck and railings), as well as widening the roadway through the narrow passage of the gorge.

With limited alternate routes due to the remote location of the I-15 Virgin River Gorge corridor, ADOT urges drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down and drive carefully through the work zone, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

Overnight pavement maintenance on I-17 next week

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adot-logo3The Arizona Department of Transportation will repair damaged segments of Interstate 17 about three miles north of New River overnight next week.

Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 and Wednesday, Aug. 13 from Rock Springs to Table Mesa Road (mileposts 235 – 240). Then southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane from Table Mesa Road to Rock Springs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14.

The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone. Drivers can expect a single lane restriction during work hours.

In addition, crews will be working just south of Table Mesa Road (mileposts 235 to 237) during the day on Monday, Aug. 11 between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to replace signs. Drivers can expect a single lane restriction during work hours through the work zone. Sign replacement work is only scheduled on Monday, Aug. 11, not including Tuesday as previously mentioned.

Overnight paving work on Interstate 17 south of SR 169 continues

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Paving continues on northbound Interstate 17 near the State Route 169 junction (mileposts 275 to 279) tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug. 7 between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. each night.

During work hours, drivers can expect a single lane restriction on northbound I-17 through the work zone.

In addition to paving work, final striping on southbound I-17 at the climbing lane (mileposts 280 to 286) just north of the SR 169 junction is scheduled Wednesday and Thursday nights, Aug. 6 – 7, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers can expect a single lane restriction during work hours, no delays expected.

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.

Lane restrictions on I-17 next week for guardrail repair

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adot-logo3The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin guardrail repair on Monday, July 21 on Interstate 17 from Table Mesa Road to just south of State Route 169, and will continue through Wednesday, July 23.

The work between mileposts 235 and 274 requires alternating lane restrictions in both directions and intermittent shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. No delays are expected.

The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours. Arizona Revised Statute 28-710 §B. provides for double the fine for speeding through a marked highway work zone.

Guardrail repair on northbound I-17 next week

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adot-logo-03aThe Arizona Department of Transportation will repair damaged guardrail along a 17-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 17 (mileposts 243 to 260), from north of Rock Springs to just north of the Bloody Basin bridge starting Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17.

Work hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with alternating lane restrictions during work hours to provide a safe work zone for maintenance crews. Drivers can expect minimal delays.

The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours.

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.

Pavement work on I-17 south of SR 169 continues next week

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adot-logo3Overnight paving work will continue on northbound Interstate 17 between the Dugas/Orme exit and the State Route 169 junction (mileposts 268 to 278) starting Sunday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17 between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. each night.

During work hours, drivers can expect a single lane restriction on northbound I-17.

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.

Paving project on I-17 between the Orme/Dugas exit and SR 169 continues next week

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adot-logo3Crews will continue with overnight paving and bridge work on State Route 169 at the Interstate 17 junction starting Sunday night, June 29 which will require overnight restrictions through Wednesday.

I-17 will be closed in both directions at the SR 169 junction (milepost 278), and drivers will be required to use the off- and on-ramps at SR 169 to exit and reenter the interstate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Drivers can expect a single lane closure on southbound I-17 intermittently between the Orme/Dugas exit and SR 169 between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.

The SR 169 bridge will be limited to one lane over I-17 Sunday through Wednesday nights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.