State Route 79 Passing Lane Project: Milepost 140 to 148
State Route 79 Passing Lane Project: Milepost 140 to 148
Overview
The Arizona Department of Transportation is constructing passing lanes on north- and southbound State Route 79, north of Florence (milepost 140 to 148) in Pinal County.
Drainage and guardrail improvements, new pavement markings and other related work will also be completed.
Project Map
Project Elements
- Construct passing lanes along both sides of the highway
- Add paved shoulders along new passing lanes
- Pave, spot repair, or mill and replace pavement, as needed
- Install pavement marking and striping
- Remove and replace guardrail and end treatments
What to Expect
Drivers on SR 79 may experience shoulder closures, lane closures, flagging operations, and/or traffic restrictions at different times throughout the project. ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project traffic alert web page.
Project Schedule
Construction on this project is scheduled to begin in late June 2026. Crews will work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 6 a.m. to noon on Fridays. The project is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Schedules are subject to change because of weather and other unforeseen situations.
Stay Informed
- Phone: ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530
- Email: Submit a question or comment to Kara Spinney at [email protected]
- For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Traveler Information
Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511,
except while driving.