SR 69: Prescott Lake Parkway to Heather Heights Improvement Project

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the start of construction on Monday, July 8, when work gets underway to widen and improve a one-mile segment of State Route 69 in Prescott. 

The $9.8 million project, which is being done in partnership with the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization, will construct one additional travel lane in each direction on SR 69 between Prescott Lakes Parkway and Yavpe Connector (mileposts 294-295).This will widen the highway from four to six lanes and include a raised median. 

In addition to increasing the capacity of the roadway, the project includes the following improvements:

• Installing raised center medians between Prescott Lakes Parkway and Heather Heights.
• Constructing curb and gutter.
• Installing new pipe culverts and storm drains.
• Other related work.

Drivers should anticipate the following restrictions starting Monday, July 8, through
Friday, August 2:

Daytime work:

• 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
• Two travel lanes will be maintained in each direction during daytime hours. 
• Business access will be maintained. However, there may be brief restrictions when work takes place in front of driveways or side streets.
• No restrictions are anticipated during weekends or state holidays.

Evening work:

• SR 69 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Prescott Lakes Parkway and Heather Heights (mileposts 294-296) from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Thursday mornings.
• A 11-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place
• Speed limit will be reduced to 35 miles per hour. 
• Business access will be maintained. However, there may be brief restrictions when work takes place in front of driveways or side streets.
• No restrictions are anticipated during weekends or state holidays.

With a tentatively scheduled winter shutdown, construction is anticipated to be completed in fall 2025. For more information, please visit the project’s website.

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