US 70: Reay Lane to 8th Street Pavement Rehabilitation

This project is complete

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently completed a pavement rehabilitation project on US 70 between Reay Lane (milepost 335.6) and 8th Street (milepost 340) in Thatcher and Safford.

The work consisted of milling (removing) the old asphalt and repaving with new asphalt. Pedestrian facility improvements, box culvert repair, fog seal, new pavement markings, sign replacement and other related work were also completed.

This project improved the roadway pavement condition, complied with pedestrian facility standards and repaired drainage elements.

Fact Sheet (English)

Project Elements

Replaced existing asphalt with new asphalt
Improved existing driveways and curb access ramps
Repaired box culvert at milepost 337
Applied fog seal coat
Completed new pavement markings and replaced signs

Project Area Map

UUS 70: Reay Lane to 8th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project Map

Project Schedule

Construction on this project began in early October 2025 and was completed in June 2026.

Project Photos

Newly paved road from the side with a building and cars.

Newly constructed concrete sidewalk and ADA-compliant curb ramp along US 70 between Reay Lane and 8th Street in Thatcher and Safford, Arizona.

Construction crews placing concrete forms and preparing pavement improvements on US 70 as part of the Reay Lane to 8th Street pavement rehabilitation project in Arizona.

Existing asphalt roadway conditions on US 70 between Reay Lane and 8th Street prior to pavement rehabilitation in Thatcher and Safford, Arizona.

Worn pavement surface along US 70 near Reay Lane and 8th Street before roadway rehabilitation in Thatcher and Safford, Arizona.

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