State Route 87: Payson Street Improvements

Project Cost: $12.2 million

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Town of Payson, has initiated a street improvement project along State Route 87 between Green Valley Parkway and Crackerjack Road in Payson (mileposts 251-256). The project began in early August 2025 with sidewalk, driveway and ramp work. Repaving SR 87 will not begin until spring 2026. The project is expected to be complete in late 2026.

Project Elements

• Remove and replace the existing top layer of pavement.
• Construct Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalk ramps.
• Reconstruct turnouts and driveways, as needed.
• Realignment of West Aero Drive.
• Construct and/or reconstruct stormwater improvements.
• Install and/or reconstruct traffic signals, as needed.
• Remove and construct new handrail, as needed.
• Adjust and/or relocate utilities, as needed.
• Trim and/or remove vegetation.
• Restore and/or construct landscaping, as needed.
• Address erosion control, as needed.

Project Area Map

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What to Expect

All work requiring lane restrictions will be conducted overnight. There will be no construction taking place during the Payson Pro Rodeo week Aug. 10-16. When construction begins on Sunday night Aug. 17, lane restrictions will be in place from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday nights through Friday mornings. No work is anticipated on weekends or holidays.

In the event a lane restriction is required during the day, a traffic alert will be issued notifying the public of the upcoming restriction.

Throughout construction, business access and a minimum of one lane in each direction will be maintained. ADOT advises drivers to plan for possible 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.

Stay Informed

• Email: Subscribe to receive traffic alerts and project updates directly to your email.
• Phone: Community Relation 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.
• Mail: Jason Stephens, ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007