March 30, 2012
Improvements to US 95 north of Yuma continue next week as crews place the top layer of rubberized asphalt onto the pavement. From Monday (April 2) to Thursday (April 5), workers will temporarily stop traffic as they continue paving sections of US 95. Drivers traveling between Yuma and Quartzsite should allow extra travel time and be prepared for delays near the Yuma Proving Ground, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
What to expect next week:
- Crews will work from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday (April 2).
- Crews will work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
- Traffic will temporarily be stopped and escorted through the work zone.
- The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 45 mph.
- Law enforcement will be on-site to monitor speeds.
- Signs and message boards will be displayed to inform drivers of restrictions.
- No work is scheduled on holidays or weekends.
The project is scheduled to be completed by early May 2012.
ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.
For more information about this project please visit www.azdot.gov/sr85atGilaBend or contact Gabriella Kemp, Yuma District Senior Community Relations Officer at 928.317.2165. Local media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at 1.800.949.8057. Visit us on facebook or our website for more information about ADOT. For more information about ADOT projects and programs across Arizona, see the agency's latest blog posts.
