Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for alternating lane restrictions on State Route 85 in Gila Bend, for a barrier wall installation. 

The following restrictions are scheduled to occur from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11.

• SR 85 will be narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel between mileposts 4 and 6. 

• Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.

• The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph within the flagging operation. 

• A 16-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.