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Full closures of US 60 between Superior and Miami planned Jan. 22 and 23
Jan. 21 - US 60 reopened between Superior and Miami after scheduled rock blasting operations in a work zone required more time than expected to remove large boulders and debris from the roadway. While the highway had been scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m., crews completed removing debris and reopened the roadway at 6 p.m. Jan. 21.
Full closures of US 60 between Superior and Miami still planned Jan. 22 and 23.
Expect delays and plan for detour
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations related to the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project:
- US 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 23.
- A lane shift is in place on US 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge.
- Speed is reduced to 35 mph in this location.
- US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.
- Flagging operations will be in effect before and after the full closures.
- A lane shift is in place on US 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge.
- No closures or flagging operations are scheduled Friday through Sunday.
DETOUR: Eastbound US 60 drivers use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR 77. Westbound US 60 drivers use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman to northbound SR 177. Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The detour is estimated to add an hour for trips between Superior and Miami.
Upcoming Full Closures: US 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Thursday, Jan. 30. Flagging operations will be in effect before and after the full closures.
Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Lane restrictions, speed reductions and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.
Allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
![US 60 detour map](/sites/default/files/inline-images/844717%20Map%20US%2060%20Queen%20Creek_upd_8-9-24%281%29%20%281%29_0.jpg)