Full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami planned Oct. 8, 9 and 10

Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: Blasting for construction of the replacement for the Queen Creek Bridge will require the rull closure of Highway 60 between Miami and Superior from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 14.

Expect delays and plan for at least a one-hour detour

Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations related to the U.S. Highway 60, Queen Creek, and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project:

  • U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10.
  • Drivers should plan for a lane shift to be in place on US 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge beginning Oct. 8.
  • Speed will be reduced to 35 mph in this location.
  • Flagging operations may be in effect before and after the full closures.
  • 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 Winkelman to northbound SR 77. Westbound U.S. Highway 60 drivers will use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman 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. 

Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down, and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.


Upcoming Restrictions and Closures Oct. 15-17 

U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 17. Flagging operations may be in effect before and after the full closure.  

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors.

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.

For more information and to sign up for email alerts visit  azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.