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, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Expect delays and plan for at least a one-hour detour
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, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8, 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.
- Flagging operations will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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 additional hour for trips between Superior and Miami.
Lane restrictions, speed reductions, and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.
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