I-10/I-8 interchange work continues south of Casa Grande

I-10/I-8 interchange work continues south of Casa Grande

 Interstate 8 between Bianco Road and the junction of I-10 will continue to have daily lane restrictions in both directions during the hours of 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. through mid-March for paving. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph.

 The following daytime restrictions are in place from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March for paving.

• The eastbound I-8 to eastbound I-10 ramp will be closed Tuesday (March 15). Traffic will be detoured to Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.

• The eastbound I-10 to westbound I-8 ramp will be closed Wednesday (March 16). Traffic will be detoured to Sunland Gin Road.

• The westbound I-10 to westbound I-8 ramp will be closed Thursday (March 17). Traffic will be detoured to Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.

• The eastbound I-8 to westbound I-10 ramp will be closed Thursday (March 17). Traffic will be detoured to Sunland Gin Road.

Drivers should anticipate delays of no more than 15 minutes during the detour and lane restrictions.

The east- and westbound I-8 on- and off- ramps at Thornton Road will be closed one side at a time, during the day on Thursday (March 17) and Friday (March 18) from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving. Two ramps will always remain open while the other two are closed.

 The work is to allow the Arizona Department of Transportation to reconstruct bridge barrier and improve drainage. Lane restrictions will be in effect for the duration of the project. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph. The work also includes new pipe extensions, 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 or visit the website at http://azdot.gov/I-8Bianco.