Drivers should expect long delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound alternating lane restrictions on State Route 387 between Viola and Saguaro streets (mileposts 1-2) in Casa Grande from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Wednesday, July 1, as work continues on the State Route 387 (Pinal Avenue) and Viola Street, High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) project.

The following restrictions will occur on weekdays: 

• North- and southbound SR 387 (Pinal Avenue) between Viola and Saguaro streets will be reduced to one lane. 
• A 10-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
• The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph.
• No work is scheduled to take place on the holiday weekend from Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 6.

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