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Tanker rollover closes I-17 northbound in New River most of Thursday

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An oil tanker rollover has triggered a closure of Interstate 17 northbound in New River that is expected to last most of Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Drivers traveling from Phoenix to northern Arizona destinations such as Flagstaff will need to use alternate routes Thursday through Prescott or Payson and plan for extended travel times.

The Prescott route involves using US 60 from the Phoenix area to Wickenburg, where drivers will turn onto US 93 until reaching State Route 89. Once taking SR 89 into Prescott, drivers can take SR 69 to Dewey, and then SR 169 to return to I-17.

The Payson route involves taking SR 87 from the Mesa or Fountain Hills area. About 20 miles north of Payson, drivers will turn northwest on SR 260 to return to I-17 in Camp Verde. Drivers should expect extra traffic on either of these alternate routes today due to the I-17 closure.

There is no estimated time to reopen northbound lanes of I-17 while a hazardous materials crew responds to the tanker rollover. Southbound lanes of I-17 are unaffected and remain open.

Paving work on I-17 near Black Canyon City resumes tomorrow night

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adot-logo3The 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.

Overnight work on paving project on I-17 continues next week

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adot-logo3The Arizona Department of Transportation will continue with overnight work on Interstate 17 at the State Route 169 traffic interchange starting Sunday night, June 8, which will require overnight restrictions for drivers this week.

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 to continue around the work zone. Drivers can expect a single lane closure intermittently during work hours in both directions on I-17 through work zone.

Work will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. both Sunday and Monday, June 9.

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

ADOT begins I-17 intersection improvement at JW Powell south of Flagstaff

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adot-logo3FLAGSTAFF – Work begins next week on the JW Powell Boulevard and I-17 intersection, with construction realigning State Route 89A at that location, and adding roundabouts at the Fort Tuthill County Park entrance and the I-17 southbound ramp.

Preparations for this project began last September when ADOT worked closely with Coconino County, the city of Flagstaff and the local utility company to remove trees within the work zone prior to construction starting this year. The trees were then used by a local non-profit throughout the winter. The area will be reseeded once the project is completed.

No traffic restrictions are anticipated during construction because the existing ramps and roadway can still be used while the realignment and roundabouts are constructed adjacent to current traffic operations.

The project is anticipated to be complete by summer 2015.

Slide Rock and Sunset fires first major fires of the season

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Near Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, the Brins Fire burnt 4,300 acres during the summer of 2006. This photo is of the cliffs above the Slide Rock parking lot. (Arizona State Parks web site)

Near Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, the Brins Fire burnt 4,300 acres during the summer of 2006. This photo is of the cliffs above the Slide Rock parking lot. (Arizona State Parks web site)

OAK CREEK – High winds and restricted area are making difficult the fighting of a fire in Oak Creek Canyon about a mile north of Slide Rock State park reported just before 4 pm today. It is being fought largely with aircraft. Witnesses reported to KTVK in Phoenix that fire fighting crews responded with amazing swiftness after the fire was reported.

A separate fire near Cordes Junction closed portions of Interstate 17 for about four hours.

The Slide Fire, reported just before 4 p.m. today, is currently estimated to be 20 acres, burning on the north side of Highway 89 in Oak Creek Canyon near Slide Rock State Park.

Multiple firefighting units are responding, including two Hotshot crews, four engines, two helicopters, an air attack unit and Sedona Fire.

Gerry Blair of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office told KTVK in Phoenix that they are requesting some evacuations and that he had heard of no fire-related injuries.

Highway 89 may close to traffic near the Slide Rock area, and evacuations are being ordered for areas just north of Slide Rock State Park. It is unknown whether there are any structures threatened at this time.

The fire is currently moving to the north and fuel treatments in the area have kept the fire from aggressive activity.

Cause is unknown at this time.

The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has opened a shelter at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Avenue, in Flagstaff for those displaced by the fire in Oak Creek Canyon.

The Sunset brush fire near Sunset Point north of Phoenix caused Interstate 17 to be closed for a time. After more than four-hours, Interstate 17 was reopened. according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

At 6:30 p.m., both directions of the freeway were reopened. The left lane was closed in each direction for two miles, from milepost 254-256. There is no indication when those lanes would reopen.

The freeway had been closed from near the Sunset Point Rest Area 35 miles north of Phoenix to just south of the Cordes Junction exit at SR 69 beginning about 2 p.m.

Overnight work on paving project on I-17 continues next week

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adot-logo3The Arizona Department of Transportation will continue with work on Interstate 17 at the State Route 169 traffic interchange starting Sunday, May 18, which will require overnight work and restrictions throughout the week.

At the SR 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 around the work zone. Traffic using SR 169 will be permitted over the bridge.

Work will occur overnight starting Sunday night through Thursday (May 18-22) 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, to comply with the reduced speed limit and to be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

Overnight work on two paving projects on I-17 continues this week

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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.

Lane restrictions on I-17 this week for pavement work

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The Arizona Department of Transportation will be performing routine pavement maintenance on a five-mile segment of Interstate 17 between the Sunset Point Rest Area and Cordes Junction tomorrow and Wednesday, May 13 and 14 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The work will occur daily between mileposts 256 and 262 and will require alternating lane restrictions in both directions. There will also be intermittent shoulder closures during work hours to provide a safe work zone for maintenance crews. Minimal delays are expected.

The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours. Fines for speeding through a construction zone are doubled.

Paving project on I-17 begins Sunday night

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The Arizona Department of Transportation begins a project to repave a 10-mile of Interstate 17 between the State Route 169 traffic interchange and the Orme/Dugas exit (mileposts 269 to 279).

Work begins Sunday, April 27 at which time drivers can expect a nightly single lane restriction on northbound I-17 just south of the SR 169 traffic interchange from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, May 2.

In addition to the work on I-17, ADOT will perform bridge work on the SR 169 bridge, during that time drivers using the SR 169 bridge will be restricted to one lane and guided through work zone with a pilot car.

This $6.4 million project consists of the removal of a layer of the existing pavement, repaving the roadway, bridge work and guardrail replacement and is expected to be complete by the fall 2014.

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.

Utility work on I-17 north of Cordes Junction scheduled on Sunday

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Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions up to 15 minutes just north of Cordes Junction (milepost 264) at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 27 for overhead utility work.

The closures will provide a safe work zone as crews run overhead utility lines across the interstate.

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. Law enforcement personnel will be present to enforce the closures as they occur.