ADOT SR 89A and SR 260 construction schedule
Sedona AZ (November 10, 2013) – As part of an intersection improvement project at Arizona State Route 89A and Arizona State Route 260 in Cottonwood, crews will activate the new signal next week and overnight delays of up to 30 minutes are possible, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Work scheduled for next week consists of the following impacts:
Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13:
Delays of up to 30 minutes possible between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. at the intersection of SR 89A and SR 260 as crews install and activate the new signal pole and remove the existing pole. Law enforcement will control and intersection during work hours.
Thursday, November 14: A single-lane restriction on SR 89A, approaching the intersection, is expected between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. as crews work on the pavement.
Friday, November 15: The right-turn lane will be restricted on SR 89A and the right lane on SR 260 will be closed between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow a safe work zone as crews pour concrete for the new sidewalk.
To serve as a reminder, pedestrian traffic through the work zone will not be permitted as the sidewalk will be closed until November 15, 2013.
The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. The project is expected to be completed by the end of November 2013.
ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. Follow the SedonaEye.com for travel updates and AZDOT.gov.
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Overnight blasting work on Interstate 17 will require closures this week between 11:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. as part of the climbing lane project south of Camp Verde. The closures allow crews to safely perform blasting operations and clean up the roadway.
Closures scheduled for this week include:
Tuesday, Nov. 12: I-17 closed in both directions from 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 1 – 2 a.m. and again from 2:30 – 3:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 14: I-17 closed in both directions from 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Northbound I-17 traffic will be stopped at State Route 169, and southbound I-17 traffic will be stopped at General Crook Trail until the work is completed and the roadway is reopened.
In addition to the full closures, drivers can expect single-lane restrictions in both directions through the work zone between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly through Friday morning.
During construction, bicyclists are not permitted through the project work zone as the shoulders along I-17 are closed.
Maintenance work on SR 89A from the top of Mingus Mountain to Jerome – Delays of up to 15 minutes are possible through Thursday – Maintenance work to remove debris from the shoulders on State Route 89A (mileposts 395 to 343) will continue through Thursday, Nov. 14.
The work starts at the top of Mingus Mountain and will progress toward Jerome until completed. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, at which time SR 89A will be reduced to one lane and crews will direct traffic through the work zone in alternating directions.
Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected and drivers should allow additional to reach their destinations.
ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.
High winds, blowing dust limit visibility in parts of central Arizona
Drivers urged to be alert, slow down, be prepared pull off roadway
Strong winds are kicking up dust in parts of central Arizona and creating severely-limited visibility in the Casa Grande area, according to National Weather Service reports.
The Arizona Department of Transportation urges drivers to avoid driving into a dust storm. The National Weather Service has forecast gusts of up to 50 mph that could produce dust and near zero visibility.
High wind advisories are in place for many parts of Arizona until as late as 7 p.m. today. A blowing dust advisory is in place until 6 p.m. along the Interstate 10 corridor between Casa Grande and Picacho Peak.
Drivers are advised to stay alert and look out in all directions because strong winds can result in sudden periods of limited or zero visibility from blowing dust, especially in desert areas. Motorists play an important role in their own safety when driving during a dust storm.
Drivers on Friday and Saturday may encounter wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and blowing dust in the state, including along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, State Route 347 near Maricopa, Interstate 8 between Yuma and Casa Grande, and Interstate 40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook. The National Weather Service warns visibility could be reduced to less than half a mile Friday afternoon and evening from Tucson westward, including along I-10.
ADOT and the Arizona Department of Public Safety recommend the following driving tips when encountering a low-visibility dust storm:
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm.
If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can, away from where other vehicles may travel.
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane; look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers.
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.
Be aware that any storm can cause power outages to overhead roadway lighting and traffic signals. Drive with caution and treat all intersections without signals as having stop signs in all directions.
For more information and driving tips, please visit PullAsideStayAlive.org.
For the most current information about highway closures and restrictions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at az511.gov or call 5-1-1.