Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT
SAFFORD/THATCHER – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 70, between Reay Lane and Eighth Street (mileposts 335.6-340), in Safford and Thatcher, to plan for the following lane restrictions for maintenance work:
- East- and westbound U.S. Highway 70 between mileposts 335.6 and 340 will be narrowed to one lane daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, through Tuesday, Feb. 3.
- The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph in the work zone.
This work is in advance of milling and paving operations, currently planned to begin mid-February.
REMINDER: Rolling right lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 between mileposts 335.6 and 340 continue daily for ADA ramp work.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down, and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
For more information and to sign up for email alerts, please visit azdot.gov/US70Reay8thStPavement.
