US 95 Corridor Widening and Reconstruction

US 95 Corridor Widening and Reconstruction

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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the U.S. Department of Defense are working to improve safety and traffic flow on US 95 between Rifle Range Road (milepost 35) and the Wellton-Mohawk Canal bridge (milepost 39). Crews will reconstruct and widen the existing two-lane roadway  into a five-lane roadway, while also replacing the bridge over the Wellton-Mohawk Canal. Additional work includes roadway excavation, drainage improvements, removing and replacing the pavement and applying new pavement markings.

 

Project Area

The project is located on US 95 within Yuma County.

US95 Corridor Widening Map

Project Documents

Project Fact Sheet

Environmental Assessment Re-evaluation

Air Quality Analysis Technical Report

 
 

US 95 Corridor Widening and Reconstruction

US 95: Corridor Widening and Reconstruction - Postcard

 

What to expect:

To minimize impacts on traffic during the winter agricultural season and surrounding urban and military areas, ADOT has scheduled work to occur in two phases. 

Phase 1 was completed in fall 2022. Crews reconstructed and widened 3.6 miles of roadway between Avenue 9E and Fortuna Wash. 

Phase 2 includes:

  • Widening of 2.96 miles of road between Rifle Range Road (milepost 35) and the Wellton-Mohawk Canal Bridge (milepost 39). 
  • Delays and lane restrictions on US 95. Work is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Construction is expected to begin early spring 2023 with completion expected in summer 2024.

 

Traffic Alerts

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Plan for lane restrictions on US 95 near Yuma beginning March 20

Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for daytime lane restrictions on US 95 between Rifle Range Road (milepost 35) and Wellton Mohawk Canal Bridge (milepost 39) beginning Monday, March 20.

The following restrictions will occur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, beginning Monday, March 20, and ending April 2024.

  • An 11-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.

Note: Flaggers and Arizona Department of Public Safety personnel will direct motorists through the work zone as needed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Delays are likely, so travelers should allow extra travel time. Drivers should obey posted signs, speed limits and traffic control devices and use caution around construction personnel.

 

Stay Informed

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  • By email: Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts.
  • By phone:  Call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530.
  • Online: Submit a question or comment through the ADOT website. Visit azdot.gov/Contact and then select Projects from the dropdown menu.
  • Twitter:  Follow ADOT on Twitter  (@ArizonaDOT) for real-time highway conditions statewide.
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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.