SR 189 port of entry pedestrian underpass work in Nogales

SR 189 port of entry pedestrian underpass work in Nogales 

Motorists traveling on State Route 189 (Mariposa Road) at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales should be aware of the following traffic restrictions as the Arizona Department of Transportation begins building a new under-crossing along SR 189. The facility will allow pedestrians to safely travel to and from the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales.

• Northbound State Route 189 is narrowed to one lane at Port Access Drive through early October 2015 for construction of the southern end of the underpass.

• Port Access Drive at State Route 189 is closed through early October 2015.

• Access to Port Access Drive from State Route 189 will be provided via the temporary driveway located to the south of State Port Drive through early October 2015.

• On Saturday (Aug. 15) Unisource will be shutting off power to businesses on the west side of SR 189 (Mariposa Drive) at Free Port Access Drive in Nogales beginning at 7 p.m. through 3 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 16) to relocate a high voltage power line.

The under-crossing will consist of a 356-foot-long, 10-by-10 concrete box culvert on the east side of SR 189 that will include ventilation structures and lighting. Other improvements include new sidewalks, traffic signals and storm drain improvements.

The $3.3 million improvement project is expected to be completed by December 2015.

For more information about this project, please call Paki Rico at 520-388-4233, or email prico@azdot.gov.