Tag Archives: State Route 89

I-17 southbound ramp to be closed at JW Powell Boulevard

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FLAGSTAFF – Access to the I-17 southbound off-ramp at Exit 337 (JW Powell Boulevard) will be closed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to complete preparations for new ramp construction. This work is part of the intersection improvement project currently underway which includes a new roundabout and realignment of SR 89A/Beulah Boulevard.

The recommended detour for southbound I-17 connections to the Flagstaff Airport and to SR 89A is to continue southbound on I-17 past Exit 337, then exit at Kachina Trail/Mountainaire Road (Exit 333). Detour signage will be in place to assist travel in the area.

I-17 southbound ramp to be closed at JW Powell Boulevard

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adot-logo3FLAGSTAFF – Access to the I-17 southbound off-ramp at Exit 337 (JW Powell Boulevard) will be closed on Monday, Oct. 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., to install a temporary concrete barrier in preparation for new ramp construction. This work is part of the intersection improvement project currently underway which includes a new roundabout and realignment of SR 89A/Beulah Boulevard.

The recommended detour for southbound I-17 connections to the Flagstaff Airport and to SR 89A is to continue southbound on I-17 past Exit 337, then exit at Kachina Trail/Mountainaire Road (Exit 333). Detour signage will be in place to assist travel in the area.

Overnight work on SR 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley resumes next week

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adot-logo3Paving of a temporary detour and a section of the new roadway on State Route 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley (milepost 323) will require delays of up to 15 minutes at a time next week.

Overnight work will begin on Monday, Oct. 13 and continue through Wednesday, Oct. 15 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. Traffic will be required to stop intermittently during work hours and guided through the work zone with flaggers.

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.

Seasonal and storm repairs on SR 89A through Oak Creek underway

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adot-logo-03aMotorists travelling on SR 89A through Oak Creek Canyon may experience delays as maintenance crews clear debris and repair drainage facilities as part of ADOT storm response operations. Cleanup work will occur from the Midgley Bridge just north of Sedona and continue through the area switchbacks.

While work is underway please prepare for delays and plan accordingly. Operations will be underway weekly from 7 a.m. To 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and is anticipated to be completed by Oct. 16.

Signal pole replacement on SR 89 in Prescott at Mac Curdy scheduled Monday night

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PRESCOTT – The Arizona Department of Transportation will replace a damaged signal pole on the northeast corner of State Route 89 at Mac Curdy Drive in Prescott on Monday night, Sept. 15 starting at 9 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 5 a.m.

Traffic will be guided through the work zone with flaggers and intermittent closures are possible. Minimal delays are expected. A width restriction of 12 feet will be in place during work hours through the work zone.

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 SR 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley Friday night

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adot-logo-03aThe Arizona Department of Transportation will work overnight on Friday, Sept. 5 on State Route 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley (mileposts 320 to 325), weather permitting.

Crews will continue with the dirt haul and place paving materials onto the new roadway which requires trucks to cross the existing highway and intermittent road closures for up to 10 minutes at a time.

Next week, crews will return to the normal work hours of Monday through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Sept. 30. Drivers can expect overnight intermittent closures up to 10 minutes 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.

Deck Repair Work Beginning Next Week for Glen Canyon Bridge

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Glen_canyon_bridgePAGE – ADOT will be performing deck maintenance on Glen Canyon Bridge on US 89 approximately two miles north of the Town of Page. The work consists of repairing the surface of the bridge deck and applying a sealant to both north- and southbound lanes and will affect travel across the bridge one lane at a time.

Construction will occur during night hours between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8 and will occur weekly Mondays through Thursdays. The work is anticipated to be completed in October. To accommodate the maintenance, one lane of travel will be closed at a time, with flaggers provided for alternating traffic. Speeds will be reduced on approach of the bridge and delays during travel can be expected during construction.

Because Glen Canyon Bridge and the adjacent Glen Canyon Dam are popular tourist destinations, pedestrian travel on the bridge will be allowed – but only on the side of the bridge which is free of maintenance activity. No access or crossing over to the closed side of the bridge will be permitted during construction. Access to the adjacent Carl Hayden Visitor Center parking will be maintained at all times, and flaggers will assist to direct vehicles as they re-enter roadway traffic. Please exercise caution while the repair work is underway, and allow for extra travel time during construction.

Required Inspection This Weekend for Little Colorado River Bridge

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CAMERON – ADOT will be conducting a required bridge inspection at the Little Colorado River Bridge, on US 89 at Cameron, about 50 miles north of Flagstaff as part of regular bridge maintenance. This inspection will take place this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5-7; from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During this process, travel will be reduced to one lane at the bridge to accommodate technicians and equipment, with DPS and flaggers in place to allow for alternating traffic. Drivers should allow for extra travel time as delays are anticipated during wait-times for the inspection.

Overnight dirt haul on SR 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley continues

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adot-logo-03aPRESCOTT – Traffic on State Route 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley (mileposts 320 to 325) will be required to stop intermittently, weather permitting, for the next four weeks to allow trucks to safely cross the highway.

The hauling operation will continue tonight, Aug. 27 and continue through Tuesday, Sept. 30. Overnight work hours are 7 p.m. through 5 a.m. each night and intermittent closures are expected for dirt hauling and removal and relocation of temporary concrete barrier along the roadway.

Drivers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes at a time.

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.