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Plan for continuing daytime lane restrictions on westbound SR 289 (Ruby Road) in Rio Rico through June

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane restrictions to continue on State Route 289 (Ruby Road) near Peña Blanca Lake in Rio Rico from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through June for work on a pavement rehabilitation project. 

Drivers should plan for the following:

  • Lane restrictions on east- and westbound SR 289 (Ruby Road) between mileposts 1 and 10
  • Flagging operation in the project area
  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction 
  • 25 mph speed limit in the work zone

Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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SR 289, I-19 to Peña Blanca Lake Pavement Rehabilitation

SR 289, I-19 to Peña Blanca Lake Pavement Rehabilitation

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Area Map
  3. What to Expect
  4. Project Photos
  5. Video Gallery
  6. Schedule
  7. Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation is working on a pavement rehabilitation project, on State Route 289 from milepost 0 (Ruby Road) to milepost 11 (Peña Blanca Lake parking lot) approximately seven miles north of the city of Nogales. Construction began in October 2025.

Key Elements of The Project Include:

  • Milling and repaving of the roadway surface
  • Replacing pavement markings
  • Replacing guardrail 
  • Replacing pipe culverts and install scour protection
  • Removing and replacing existing loop detectors
  • Replacing bridge deck seals at I-19 overpass
  • Install new fencing 
  • And other miscellaneous improvements 
Project Flyer (English)
Project Flyer (Spanish)

Project Area Map

Project Area Map SR 289, I-19 to Peña Blanca Lake Pavement Rehabilitation

What to Expect

  • Flaggers and temporary portable traffic devices will direct traffic through the project area during construction. 
  • One lane of travel will be maintained during construction.
  • Construction is tentatively scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
  • ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project website.

Project Photos

SR 289 Pre rehab pavement I-19 to Pena Blanca Lake

Video Gallery

SR 289: Pena Blanca Lake to I-19

SR 289: Pre Rehabilitation

SR 289: Pavement Restoration

Schedule

Construction began in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen situations.

Stay Informed

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By email: Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts.
By phone: Call the ADOT Project Information Line at 855.712.8530.
Online: Submit a question or comment via email to Dulce Maria Rojo at [email protected]

For real-time highway conditions statewide, follow ADOT on Twitter  (@ArizonaDOT), visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Area Map
  3. What to Expect
  4. Project Photos
  5. Video Gallery
  6. Schedule
  7. Stay Informed