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State Route 179 pavement project in Village of Oak Creek begins June 17

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All work is scheduled to take place at night

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Village of Oak Creek residents and area drivers to plan for overnight traffic restrictions along State Route 179 from Red Rock Ranger Station to Chapel Road as a pavement preservation project begins Wednesday evening, June 17. 

The following restrictions will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday evenings through Friday mornings:

  • SR 179 will be reduced to one lane only in the project area with alternating north- and
  • southbound travel (mileposts 304-311)
  • Flaggers and a pilot car will move drivers through the work zone
  • There will be a 12-foot width restriction
  • Restrictions will be lifted each morning after overnight work is complete.

Construction is anticipated to be complete this fall.

For more information, please contact Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens at [email protected] or 480.751.7104.

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State Route 179 Pavement Preservation - Red Rock Ranger Station to Chapel Road

State Route 179 Pavement Preservation - Red Rock Ranger Station to Chapel Road

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Project cost: $4.2 million

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a pavement preservation project along State Route 179 between the Red Rock Ranger Station just south of the Village of Oak Creek and Chapel Road (mileposts 304-311). The project is expected to be under construction in summer 2026 and anticipated for completion by fall 2026.

Project Map

ADOT Project Map State Route 179 Pavement Preservation - Red Rock Ranger Station to Chapel Road

Project Elements

  • Remove and replace the top layer of pavement
  • Replace pavement markings and other miscellaneous work

What to Expect

SR 179 will be reduced to one lane only in the project area with alternating north- and southbound travel. Flaggers and a pilot car will move drivers through the work zone. There will be a 12-foot width restriction. 

All work is scheduled to take place overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday evenings through Friday mornings. Restrictions will be lifted each morning after the overnight work is completed. 

ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays while the work is underway. 

Restrictions and Closures

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For real-time information about project-related restrictions and closures, visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving.

Remember to slow down and use caution around construction workers and equipment.

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  • Email/Phone: Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens at [email protected] or 480.751.7104.
  • Teléfono: Línea de Información del Proyecto ADOT: 855.712.8530.
  • Mail: Jason Stephens, ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007.