Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT
SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations related to the US 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, Sept. 17, and Wednesday, Sept. 18.
- U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.
- U.S. Highway 60 will also be reduced to one lane in the work zone with alternating east- and westbound travel from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, until the full closure begins.
- 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. The flagging operation may resume after the full closure if needed.
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.
Upcoming Restrictions and Closures Sept. 24-26
U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, Wednesday, Sept. 25, and Thursday, Sept. 26. 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.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the az511 app (download for Apple or Android devices), or by calling 511.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down, and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
