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UPDATE: Expect early morning lane restrictions on State Route 260 east of Payson through Star Valley on June 22

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Update reflects new lane restriction schedule

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Payson and Star Valley area drivers to plan for early morning lane restrictions on State Route 260 as crews continue preparing the job site for the SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project.

The following traffic restrictions will be in effect from 3:30 to 8 a.m. Monday, June 22:

  • SR 260 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel between mileposts 256 and 260.

  • Flaggers and a pilot car will guide drivers through the work zone.

  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph through the work zone.

ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays while the morning restrictions are in place.

Area drivers can expect multiple intermittent flagging operations throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, visit the project webpage or contact Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens at [email protected] or 480.751.7104.

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SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project

SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Area Map
  3. What to Expect
  4. Stay Informed:

Overview

Project Cost: $76.2 million

The Arizona Department of Transportation completed the final design phase of the State Route 260 Lion Springs Improvement project east of Payson.

Construction will begin in June 2026. The anticipated construction duration will be about two and one-half years, when factoring in anticipated annual winter shutdown periods.

Project Flyer

Major elements of the project include:

  • Adding one travel lane in each direction between mileposts (MP) 256 to 260.
  • Constructing a center-turn lane between MP 256-257 and center median between MP 257-260.
  • Constructing a new frontage road for the Diamond Point subdivision.
  • Constructing three wildlife crossovers. 
  • Improving and/or installing drainage and sediment-control facilities, including culverts, pipes and ditches.
  • Removing, replacing and extending guardrail, as necessary.
  • Dedicated right-turn lane for eastbound SR 260 at Lions Springs Road and westbound SR 260 at Dealers Choice Road. (These features were added as a result of public input received at the June 6, 2024 public meeting).
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Project Area Map

Map SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project

What to Expect

Intermittent daytime lane restrictions will be in place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5 a.m. to noon on Fridays, as needed. One travel lane in each direction on SR 260 will be maintained during construction. 

When needed, flaggers and a pilot car will guide drivers through the work zone. Area drivers can expect multiple intermittent flagging operations throughout the duration of the project. ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays while work is underway.

Stay Informed:

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  • By email: Subscribe to receive traffic alerts and project updates directly to your email or contact Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens at [email protected]. 
  • Phone: Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens 480.751.7104 or ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
  • Teléfono: Línea de Información del Proyecto ADOT: 855.712.8530
  • Online: Submit a question or comment through the ADOT website by visiting azdot.gov/Contact and then select “Projects” from the dropdown menu.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Area Map
  3. What to Expect
  4. Stay Informed: