| Department of Transportation

14 February 2024

Florence dual roundabout project to improve traffic flow, safety

The Arizona Department of Transportation is working with the Maricopa Association of Governments and the town of Florence to construct dual roundabouts in Florence that will improve safety and the

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Drive with care out on the highways this Valentine's Day

It’s Valentine’s Day and we hope that today, just like every other day of the year, you’ll make safe driving decisions behind the wheel.

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US 60X (Main Street) intersection closure scheduled May 19

REMINDER: Ongoing Main Street cross street closures in place until May 23

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following intersection closure for electrical work:

North- and southbound Sossaman Road will be CLOSED at Main Street from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
- NOTE: East- and westbound through travel on Main Street will be permitted. Right turns from Main Street also will be permitted.
- NORTHBOUND DETOUR: Northbound drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound 80th Street to westbound University Drive to access Sossaman Road north of the closure.
- SOUTHBOUND DETOUR: Southbound drivers may consider using southbound Power Road or Sunvalley Boulevard to eastbound Main Street as an alternate route to access Sossaman Road south of the closure.

REMINDER: Ongoing Cross Street Closures

The following cross street closures will remain in place until 6 a.m. Saturday, May 23:

Crismon Road is CLOSED on the south side of Main Street.
- DETOUR: Southbound Crismon Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to southbound Signal Butte Road to westbound Broadway Road to access Crismon Road south of the closure.
Signal Butte Road is CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
- DETOUR: Northbound Signal Butte Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Meridian Road to westbound University Drive to access Signal Butte Road north of the closure.
Ellsworth Road is CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
- DETOUR: Northbound Ellsworth Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Crismon Road to westbound University Drive to access Ellsworth Road north of the closure.

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

Ongoing: Traffic shifted to inside lane while work occurs on outside lanes and driveways

US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) is currently narrowed to one lane in each direction between Ellsworth and Meridian roads to allow crews to work on paving, sidewalks, bike lanes, curbing, drainage and driveways.

Drivers will use the inside lanes while work occurs in the outside lanes. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.