Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: Blasting for construction of the replacement for the Queen Creek Bridge will require the full closure of Highway 60 between Miami and Superior on Tuesday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Expect delays and plan for at least a one-hour detour; lane restrictions are also planned
Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT
SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-243, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, for blasting operations related to the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project.
- U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.
DETOUR: Eastbound U.S. Highway 60 drivers will use southbound State Route 177 through Winkleman to northbound SR 77. Westbound U.S. Highway 60 drivers will use southbound SR 77 through Winkleman to northbound SR 177. Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The detour is estimated to add an hour for trips between Superior and Miami.
U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-231, will be narrowed to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25.
- Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone.
- Drivers should be prepared to stop when approaching and proceeding through the flagging operation.
- A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
Motorists should plan for lane restrictions and speed reductions in the work zone and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction to be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.
For more information about this project and to sign up for notifications about this project, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.
For more information about closures and traffic delays please visit az511.com.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down, use caution, and merge safely when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.