MRE & Wise Words with CMSgt Leible

I-8 traffic detour in place in Pinal County The westbound I-10 to westbound I-8 ramp in Pinal County is closed around the clock beginning through late February. Drivers wishing to access westbound I-8 will be detoured to Jimmie Kerr Boulevard to eastbound I-10 to westbound I-8. I-10 has nightly lane restrictions at the I-8 junction in both directions Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The restrictions will be in place through February. The work is to allow the Arizona Department of Transportation to reconstruct guardrail, bridge barrier and improve drainage.                                                                                          Lane restrictions will be in effect for the duration of the project. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph. The work also includes new pipe extensions, guardrails, cattle guards and lowering I-8 at Thornton Road to meet the new bridge height of 16 feet. The $7.3 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2016. Drivers are reminded to share the road, be cautious, and slow down while traveling through the work zone. ADOT works to inform the public about planned roadway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. For more information, please call Paki Rico at 520-388-4233, or email prico@azdot.gov.