Eastbound I-8 ramp to eastbound I-10 south of Casa Grande to close tonight
October 20, 2011
The Arizona Department of Transportation will close the eastbound Interstate 8 ramp to eastbound Interstate 10 (traffic interchange- exit 178) south of Casa Grande from 10 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 20) to 6 a.m. Friday (Oct. 21) for paving as part of the Interstate 10 widening project.
The following detours will be available during the ramp closures:
Motorists traveling eastbound on I-8 wishing to access eastbound I-10 will be directed to the I-10 westbound ramp, exit at Jimmie Kerr Boulevard (exit 198), turn right on Jimmie Kerr Boulevard through the underpass, and then right onto the I-10 eastbound on-ramp.
What to expect during the closures:
- I-8 westbound on-ramp will remain open at all times.
- I-8 eastbound and westbound lanes and ramps will remain open at all times.
- I-10 eastbound and westbound lanes will remain open at all times.
- Signage will direct motorists through the detours.
- Detours may cause delays of up to 5 minutes.
- Drivers should proceed through the detours with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.
The project schedule is subject to change due to a variety of reasons, including weather, material availability and mechanical difficulties.
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/statewide or contact Teresa Guillen, Pinal County Senior Community Relations Officer at 520.388.4266. Local media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at 1.800.949.8057. Visit us on facebook or our web site for more information about ADOT. For more information about ADOT projects and programs across Arizona see the agency's latest blog posts.
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