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Plan for alternating lane restrictions on SR 85 near Gila Bend Sept. 26

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Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for alternating lane restrictions on State Route 85 near Gila Bend Thursday, Sept. 26.

The following restrictions will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 

  • North- and southbound SR 85 between milepost 1 and 3 will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic control via flaggers. Note: Motorists should be prepared to stop and obey flaggers to move through the workzone. The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph within the flagging operation zone.
  • A 16-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph. 

Crews are scheduled to install a temporary barrier wall.

Drivers should plan for delays, obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices and use caution around construction personnel.

 

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State Route 85, Interstate 8 Thayer Road Drainage Improvements

State Route 85, Interstate 8 Thayer Road Drainage Improvements

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Fact Sheet
  3. Project Area Map
  4. Project Elements
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a project to make drainage improvements on State Route 85 near Gila Bend between milepost 1 and milepost 3. The work consists of making improvements to existing concrete box culverts at five locations.

Project Fact Sheet

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Project Area Map

map State Route 85, Interstate 8 Thayer Road Drainage Improvements

Project Elements

  • Replacing existing pavement 
  •  Improvements to existing concrete box culverts at five locations 
  •  Removing existing guardrail and fence 
  • Place rip rap; a layer of large stones used to protect soil from erosion 
  •  Installation of pavement markings

Project Schedule

ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project traffic alert web page.

Stay Informed

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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 submit a question or comment by email. 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.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Fact Sheet
  3. Project Area Map
  4. Project Elements
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Stay Informed