Full closures of US 60 between Superior and Miami planned Dec. 3, 4 and 5
No closures over Thanksgiving weekend
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. Tuesday, Dec. 3, Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 5.
- 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.
- Flagging operations may be in effect before and after the full closures.
- US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.
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, Dec. 10, Wednesday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Dec. 12.
Flagging operations may 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.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down, use caution and merge safely when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.
Note: Drivers who are heading to the White Mountains area should consider a shoulder-widening project along SR 260 west of Heber-Overgaard before detouring through Payson along the Mogollon Rim. The 22-mile long project (mileposts 282-304) has multiple flagging stations through the project area.