Plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions on I-10 in Tonopah Aug. 4-8

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Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions on Interstate 10 in Tonopah beginning Monday, Aug. 4.

The following eastbound lane restrictions will occur daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8, for guardrail installation:

Eastbound I-10 between Salome Road and Tonopah (milepost 90) will be reduced to one lane. Note: Motorists should anticipate a 1.5-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone.
A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.

The following lane restrictions will occur from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., for fog sealing operations:

East- and westbound I-10 will be reduced to one lane between milepost 85 and Tonopah (milepost 90) Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 5.
North- and southbound Salome Road will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic control via a temporary signal Wednesday, Aug. 6.
An 11-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.

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Interstate 10, Salome Road to Tonopah Pavement Rehabilitation

Contents

Overview
Project Fact Sheet
Project Area
Project Elements
Project Schedule
Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began a project late March 2025 to repair the pavement on Interstate 10 between Salome Road (milepost 80) and Tonopah (milepost 90).

The work consists of removing the existing pavement surface and replacing it with new asphalt concrete and other related work.

Project Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet (English)

Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Project Area

Interstate 10, Salome Road to Tonopah Pavement Rehabilitation Project Area Map

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Project Elements

Milling the existing pavement and replacing it with new asphalt.
Replacing guardrail and guardrail end terminals
Constructing drainage facilities
Bridge repairs and replacement of concrete bridge barrier
Replacing pavement markings, signage, and fencing

Project Schedule

Construction began in late March 2025 and is expected to take 11 months to complete.
To minimize traffic impacts, milling and paving work is tentatively scheduled to occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays. Other related work will take place during the day, which will require lane restrictions.

Stay Informed

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts by email. For more information, please call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or 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.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Stephanie Dyer at [email protected] or 855.712.8530. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.