Drivers should plan for extra travel time through the project corridor during overnight work this week.
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound lane restrictions as work progresses in the State Route 347 Improvement Project corridor. Updated restrictions for August 17-21 are below.
Weeknight Work
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[UPDATE] Starting Monday, August 17: Southbound SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane at the Gila River Bridge (just south of Mammoth Way) nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning tonight, Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 19, for geotechnical work.
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Starting Monday, August 17: Northbound SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane from Mammoth Way to Riggs Road nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. beginning tonight, Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 19, for material testing.
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Starting Monday, August 17: Southbound SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane from Riggs Road to Mammoth Way nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning tonight, Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 19, for material testing.
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[UPDATE] Starting Tuesday, August 18: Northbound SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane at the Gila River Bridge (just south of Mammoth Way) nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, August 18, to Thursday, August 20, for geotechnical work.
Project Lookahead
Daytime and overnight lane restrictions will also be in place the weekend of August 22. More detailed information will be provided as the construction schedule is finalized.
ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down, follow the posted speed limit and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones. Drivers should allow for extra travel time and watch for construction personnel and equipment.
The project schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
To sign up for project updates and traffic alerts to stay in the know, please visit the project website at azdot.gov/sr347.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at AZ511.gov, the AZ511 app (download for Apple or Android devices) or by calling 511. Drivers can set their own alerts on the AZ511 app in order to be notified when there is an incident, lane restriction or closure.
