Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: Blasting for construction of the replacement for the Queen Creek Bridge will require the closure of Highway 60 between Miami and Superior between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 4, and 5, and Sept. 10 – 12.
Full closure is also planned for Sept. 10 – 12
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. Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5, 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 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. 9-12
U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel starting at 5 a.m. and lasting through daylight hours Monday, Sept. 9, and Tuesday, Sept. 10. 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.
U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, Wednesday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 12. 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, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.
