The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for restrictions for blasting operations as part of a bridge replacement project on U.S. Highway 60 east of Superior.

Between mileposts 227-229, it will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 30, and from 5 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 3. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone.

US60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 2. Flagging operations will be in effect before and after the full closures.US60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.

There will be no closure or lane restrictions on US60 between Superior and Miami on Friday, July 4.

Detour: Eastbound US60 drivers use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR77. Westbound US60 drivers use southbound SR77 through Winkelman to northbound SR177. Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The detour is estimated to add an additional hour for trips between Superior and Miami.

Upcoming full closures and flagging operations:

• US60 east of Superior will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 7. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone.
• US60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, Wednesday, July 9, and Thursday, July 10. Flagging operations will be in effect before and after the full closures.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Lane restrictions, speed reductions and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.

Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

For information and to sign up for email alerts, go to https://azdot.gov/projects/southeast-district-projects/queen-creek-and-waterfall-canyon-bridge-projects