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Move Over for flashing lights on the side of the road

Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic.

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for closures on State Route 187 at the junction with State Route 87 (milepost 192), within the Gila River Indian Community near Sacaton. Closures are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, as part of the pavement improvement project. 

Motorists can expect the following restrictions:

  • Southbound SR 187 will be closed at SR 87 (milepost 192).
  • North- and southbound SR 87 turn lanes to southbound SR 187 will be closed.
  • An 11-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.

Motorists are encouraged to use SR 387 to avoid delays.

REMINDER: North- and southbound lane restrictions on SR 187 between mileposts 186 and 192 continue daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through July.

ADOT advises drivers to plan ahead, allow extra time and use the designated detour route while closures are in place. Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors.

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