State Route 85, Interstate 8 Thayer Road Drainage Improvements
State Route 85, Interstate 8 Thayer Road Drainage Improvements
Contents
This project is complete
Overview
The Arizona Department of Transportation improved drainage on State Route 85 near Gila Bend between milepost 1 and milepost 3. The consisted of making improvements to existing concrete box culverts at five locations.
Project Fact Sheet
Project Area Map
Project Elements
- Replaced existing pavement
- Improved existing concrete box culverts at five locations
- Removed existing guardrail and fence
- Placed rip rap; a layer of large stones used to protect soil from erosion
- Installed pavement markings
Project Schedule
The project began September 2024 and was completed May 2025.
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