Long term north- and southbound lane restrictions were previously scheduled to begin June 8

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on State Route 85 between Elota Avenue (milepost 42) and milepost 60 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Monday, June 15, through spring 2027 as a new pavement rehabilitation project gets underway in Ajo and Why.

Motorists can expect the following restrictions:

• Flagging operations in the project area
• Rolling lane restrictions as crews work in multiple sections each day 
• A 12-foot vehicle width restriction 
• 25 mph speed limit in the work zone

Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

Plan for width restrictions on westbound Battaglia Drive in Arizona City through August

Overnight lane restrictions will continue on Battaglia Drive. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Pinal County, advises motorists traveling on westbound Battaglia Drive in Arizona City to expect width restrictions and continued overnight alternating lane restrictions through August, for a shoulder widening project.

The following restrictions will be in place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday tentatively through the end of August:

• East- and westbound Battaglia Drive will be narrowed to one lane with alternating lane restrictions between Overfield and Henness roads. 
• Flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone.
• The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.
• A 14-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place on eastbound Battaglia Drive.

• A 10-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place on westbound Battaglia Drive. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice. 

ADOT reminds drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, be prepared to make frequent stops and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following closures and restrictions scheduled for work on the US 60 (Grand Avenue) from 85th Avenue to Interstate 17 pavement project. 

• Westbound Grand Avenue will be reduced to one lane between 27th and 33rd avenues nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, Aug. 2 and ending Saturday morning, Aug. 8.
• Westbound Grand Avenue will be reduced to one lane between 37th Avenue and Camelback Road nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, Aug. 9 and ending Friday morning, Aug. 14.

Ongoing restrictions through Aug. 4:

• Westbound Grand Avenue will be narrowed to two lanes from Royal Palm Road to 71st Avenue.