Heading to the beach soon? Allow extra time north of Gila Bend next week

Heading to the beach soon? Allow extra time north of Gila Bend next week

Arizona Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/11/2016 02:34 PM MST

Heading to the beach soon? Allow extra time north of Gila Bend next week

Paving delays anticipated from Phoenix to San Diego and Rocky Point

Crews will be paving SR 85 north of Gila Bend next week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation, delays are expected.

Crews will be paving the northbound and southbound lanes of SR 85 near the Gila Bend Municipal Airport beginning Monday (March 14) through Friday (March 31) between 4 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time as flaggers will be used at times to alternate traffic through the work zone. Drivers should prepare for delays of approximately 15 minutes.

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.

For more information, please contact Gaby Kemp at 928.699.8983 or gkemp@azdot.gov.