Plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions on I-10 in Tonopah July 13-18 

Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions on Interstate 10 in Tonopah beginning Sunday, July 13.

The following restrictions will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, July 13, through Friday, July 18, for paving:

  • East- and westbound I-10 between Salome Road and Tonopah (milepost 90) will be reduced to one lane. Note: Only one direction will be impacted at a time. Motorists should anticipate a 2 to 3-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone.  
  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.

The following daytime lane restrictions will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, for guardrail installation:

  • Westbound I-10 between Salome Road and Tonopah (milepost 90) will be reduced to one lane. Note: Motorists should anticipate a 1.5-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone.
  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.

The following overpass restrictions will continue 24 hours a day, ending Monday, July 14:

  • The north- and southbound Salome Road overpass will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic control via a temporary signal.
  • An 11-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph. 

Drivers should plan for delays, obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices and use caution around construction personnel.