State Route 85: Elota Avenue to Milepost 60 Pavement Preservation Project
State Route 85: Elota Avenue to Milepost 60 Pavement Preservation Project
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Overview
The Arizona Department of Transportation is working on a pavement preservation project, on State Route 85 from Elota Avenue to milepost 60 in Ajo. Construction began in June 2026.
Project Fact Sheet
Project Elements
- Milling and repaving of the roadway surface
- Applying fog coating to the roadway
- Replacing the guardrail
- Constructing ADA ramps at the intersection of Elota Avenue and SR 85
Project Area Map
What to Expect
- Traffic along SR 85 will be maintained. Lane closures are anticipated during the pavement work.
- Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction area.
- Construction work is tentatively scheduled from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Drivers can expect temporary delays as traffic is redirected through a single travel lane.
- ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers.
Schedule
Construction on this project began in June 2026 and is anticipated to be completed early 2027. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Current Construction-Related Restrictions
North- and southbound daytime lane restrictions on SR 85 between Elota Avenue (milepost 42) and milepost 60 will continue weekdays from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. through spring 2027. The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph. A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
Project Photos and Videos
Stay Informed
- 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).