No restrictions planned Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
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, Dec. 17, Wednesday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 19.
- A lane shift is in place on U.S. Highway 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge.
- Speed is reduced to 35 mph in this location.
- 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 before and after the full closures.
- U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone.
- No closures or flagging operations are scheduled Friday through Sunday.
DETOUR: Eastbound U.S. Highway 60 drivers use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR 77. Westbound U.S. Highway 60 drivers 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.
Allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones
Upcoming Full Closures: No restrictions planned Dec. 23 – Jan. 3. Full closures and flagging operations will resume the week of Jan. 6.
