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ADOT starting bridge rehabilitation project in two locations on I-40 between Winslow and Joseph City in early July

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Lane restrictions will be in place 24/7 during construction

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to prepare for lane restrictions on Interstate 40 in Winslow and west of Joseph City beginning in early July, as a new bridge rehabilitation project begins.

Drivers should expect delays while the following around-the-clock restrictions are in place:

  • Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane over Cemetery Wash in Winslow, which is right before the North Park Drive interchange (Exit 253).

  • I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at the Jackrabbit Road interchange (Exit 270).

  • Drivers will need to slow down and merge over into the open lane when approaching the work zone and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the restrictions are in place.

  • Traffic delays due to slow moving traffic should be expected while traveling through the work zone.

The project will replace the surface of the current bridges with new pavement as well as replace guardrail as needed.

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

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I-40 Cemetery Wash & Jackrabbit Road Bridge Rehabilitation

I-40 Cemetery Wash & Jackrabbit Road Bridge Rehabilitation

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Elements
  3. Project Area Map
  4. What to Expect During Construction
  5. Stay Informed

Project Cost: $3.9 million

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a rehabilitation project on two bridges along Interstate 40: the Cemetery Wash Bridge (eastbound only) in Winslow (milepost 253) and the Jackrabbit Road Bridge near Joseph City (milepost 270).

Construction is scheduled to begin late-June 2026 and be completed by the end of the year.

Project Elements

The project will include:

  • Replacing each existing bridge deck surface with new pavement. The bridge deck is the top-riding surface of the bridge that motorists drive on.
  • Installing new guardrail, pavement markings and other related work.

Project Area Map

Map showing I-40 between Winslow and Joseph City, Arizona, highlighting project areas near mileposts 253 and 270, including the Cemetery Wash and Jackrabbit Road interchange.

What to Expect During Construction

Traffic on I-40 will be reduced to one lane across the bridges 24/7 during construction. Drivers should expect delays when approaching the work zone.

Drivers need to be prepared to slow down and merge over safely when approaching the work zone, drive slowly through the work zone and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the restrictions are in place.

ADOT will post information about traffic restrictions and closures as it becomes available. To receive traffic alerts and other updates by email, please subscribe here.

You can also stay informed of real-time, project-related traffic restrictions by visiting 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.

Stay Informed

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  • Email/Phone: Contact Community Relations Project Manager Ryan Harding at [email protected] or 602.550.8397.
  • Teléfono: Línea Bilingüe de Información del Proyecto ADOT: 855.712.8530
  • Mail: Write to Ryan Harding, ADOT Community Relations, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Elements
  3. Project Area Map
  4. What to Expect During Construction
  5. Stay Informed