SR 87: North of Rye – Indian Road

Overview

Project Cost: $3,994,822

The Arizona Department of Transportation is initiating a project to improve a nine-mile stretch of State Route 87 south of Payson. The pavement life extension project is located in Gila County, from north of the community of Rye to Indian Road (mileposts 241 - 250), with a portion located within the Tonto National Forest. The work consists primarily of removing and replacing the existing asphalt surface.

Paving is scheduled to begin in September 2022 and completion is anticipated in the spring of 2023.

What to expect:

While paving is underway, motorists will encounter daytime lane restrictions and travel delays. Throughout the project, one lane will be open to traffic in each direction. ADOT advises drivers to plan for possible delays while the work is underway.

Project Area Map

Stay Informed:

• Email: Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts.
• Phone: 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. Visit azdot.gov/Contact and then select Projects from the dropdown menu.
• Twitter: Follow ADOT on Twitter  (@ArizonaDOT) for real-time highway conditions statewide.

Traffic Alerts

ADOT will post information about lane restrictions or closures as it becomes available. If you would like to receive traffic alerts and other project updates by email, please subscribe here.

Restrictions and Closures

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

Schedules are subject to change because of weather or other unforeseen factors. Remember to slow down and use caution around construction workers and equipment.