Sedona AZ (July 18, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is advising the traveling public of the following highway and roadway construction activities through July 31, 2014:
AZ State Route 89A
Drivers traveling north and south bound on AZ SR 89A south of the JW Powell intersection can expect short delays as flaggers allow trucks and heavy equipment to cross over the roadway near milepost 399.
Crossing operations are required to allow the equipment to travel over SR 89A via a haul road. The trucks will be carrying fill material to construct the southbound on-ramp to Arizona Interstate 17 as part of an improvement project, which includes installation of a roundabout.
Construction hours are between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drivers can expect short delays during equipment crossings and hauling activity can be anticipated for the next two weeks (through July 31) during on-ramp construction.
Highway construction update
Arizona Interstate 17 (AZ I-17)
ADOT will begin guardrail repair on Monday, July 21, 2014, on I-17 from Table Mesa Road to south of State Route 169 and will continue through Wednesday, July 23.
The work between mileposts 235 and 274 requires alternating lane restrictions in both directions and intermittent shoulder closures from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. No delays are expected.
The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours.
AZ I-17 and SR 169
Overnight paving work continues on northbound Interstate 17 near the State Route 169 junction (mileposts 275 to 279) on Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24 between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. each night.
During work hours, drivers can expect a single lane restriction on northbound I-17 through the work zone and intermittent restrictions of the off and on-ramps of SR 169.
In addition to paving work, final striping on southbound I-17 at the climbing lane (mileposts 280 to 286) just north of the SR 169 junction is scheduled Sunday and Monday nights, July 20 and 21 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers can expect a single lane restriction during work hours.
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.
For more information, email projects@azdot.gov or call the ADOT project information line at 1.855.712.8530. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov and follow SedonaEye.com for updates.
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