Next full closure July 23; lane restrictions also planned next week
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions on US 60 between Superior and Miami from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, for construction activities related to the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges replacement project:
- US 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-231, will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel.
- 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.
- A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
Upcoming lane restrictions and alternating single lane travel are also planned from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25.
Upcoming full closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23.
Full closures of US 60, when required, will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays through November. Closures don’t occur every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, but are limited to those days. When the closures occur, drivers are detoured on state routes 77 and 177 through Winkleman.
Current traffic restrictions 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.
For more information about this project and to sign up for notifications about this project, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject. Drivers should allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down, use caution and merge safely when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.
