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ADOT Northbound I-17 Construction

ADOT Interstate 17 logoSedona AZ (September 7, 2013) –  The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a maintenance and paving project on northbound Arizona Interstate 17 starting at Coldwater Canyon Road to the Crown King exit (mileposts 245 to 250) Sunday, September 8, 2013, at 8:00 in the evening.

The project consists of removal of rock and debris behind the concrete barrier along and the removal of a layer of existing asphalt and replaced with new rubberized asphalt through the work zone.

Drivers can expect an overnight single lane restriction northbound Sunday through Thursday nights for three months. Work hours are 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  each evening until morning. Minimal delays are expected.

This $2.3 million project is expected to be complete by early spring 2014.

The I-17 work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage.  ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

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  2. ADOT continues to monitor roadways statewide during today’s major storm. Flooding affects several roadways; drivers encouraged to take it slow.

    Pumps along Valley freeways have been working hard to clear a tremendous amount of rainfall that fell during a short amount of time this afternoon, after a major storm hit many parts of the Valley and other parts of the state.

    Heading into the evening rush hours, drivers should be aware that Interstate 17 in the north Valley received a tremendous amount of rain. At this hour, portions of Deer Valley Road, Bell Road and Greenway Road are closed under the freeway due to flooding. The exits at Greenway Road are also closed. Although I-17 is OPEN to drivers.

    Other areas of the state have also seen flooding, including:

    State Route 71 is closed in both directions approximately one mile south of US 93.
    State Route 386 is closed in both directions between SR 86 and Kitt Peak Observatory.
    Salome Road is closed near Interstate 10, approximately 80 miles east of the California border.
    Eastbound State Route 88 is closed at milepost 200, northeast of Apache Junction.
    Conditions are subject to change as floodwaters recede, please continue to check with ADOT on Twitter (@arizonadot), or the ADOT Facebook page before you head out.

    More rain is expected throughout the state tonight and into tomorrow. It’s important that drivers take it slow and drive safely in heavy rain and low visibility conditions:

    First and foremost SLOW DOWN. The posted speed limit may not be a safe speed to travel in bad weather. On wet roads your vehicle will have less traction than on a dry road. Slower travel speeds allow for safer braking and stopping distances.

    Be sure to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you and be aware of the vehicles around you in other travel lanes. Braking and shorter stopping distances will be affected by wet and slippery roadway surfaces.
    Do not enter an area where the roadway has been closed by barricades due to flooding. You risk your life and face being cited under the state’s stupid motorist law.

    Storm runoff can loosen boulders and rocks on slopes above highways. Stay alert in rockfall-prone areas.
    Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling. One to two feet of water will float most vehicles and can cause them to be swept away.

  3. Overhead sign installation on I-17 tomorrow – Restrictions and a brief closure just south of Flagstaff

    The Arizona Department of Transportation will be completing work on the new overhead electronic message sign just south of Flagstaff along Interstate 17.

    On Thursday, Sept. 12, lane restrictions will be required as the traffic control equipment is installed and testing completed. Starting at 6 a.m., the northbound left lane will be closed. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the right lane will be closed. At 9 a.m., all northbound lanes of I-17 will be closed to facilitate installation of the center section of the sign. This closure will last approximately 20 minutes and law enforcement will be on site to assist drivers. The work will be completed by 2 p.m.

    These dynamic messaging signs (DMS) span the width of the freeway and are used by ADOT to help keep drivers informed of traffic, road and weather conditions.

  4. Final paving on State Route 260 scheduled to begin today – work expected to continue through the weekend.

    Final paving will occur on State Route 260 at Doubtful Canyon (mileposts 269 to 272) starting today, Thursday, Sept. 12 through the weekend until Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

    The roadway will be narrowed to one lane in each direction to allow crews to apply the final layer of asphalt through the Doubtful Canyon widening project. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and drivers can expect minimal delays.

    In addition to the paving work at Doubtful Canyon, Bear Flat Access Road (Forest Service 405A) will be closed to all traffic for resurfacing starting Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. will reopen on Friday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m.

    The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage.

    ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

  5. Approximately three miles north of Black Canyon City, northbound Interstate 17 will close temporarily to allow crews to upright a crane that fell overnight onto the shoulder at milepost 247. The closure, which is expected to last up to 20 minutes, will occur between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

    Northbound I-17 is currently reduced to one lane and there is a 25 mph speed limit through the zone. The restriction is expected to remain until the end of the day. ADOT urges motorists to allow extra travel time and plan accordingly.

    The crane was being used in a maintenance and paving project on northbound I-17 between Coldwater Canyon Road and Crown King exit (mileposts 245-250). The project consists of removal of rock and debris behind the concrete barrier along and the removal of a layer of existing asphalt and replaced with new rubberized asphalt through the work zone.

  6. Interstate 40 paving between Ash Fork and Williams begins tonight – Minimal delays expected

    Crews will begin paving Interstate 40 between Williams and Ash Fork (mileposts 146 to 162) starting tonight, Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

    Over the next four weeks drivers can expect a single lane restriction on I-40 in each direction during work hours, which are between 1 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    The work is part of a 16-mile repaving project on I-40 between Williams and Ash Fork. The work also includes new pavement, guardrail replacement, pavement markings and some bridge work.

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