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

Interstate 8 between Bianco Road and the junction of I-10 continues to have daily lane restrictions in both directions during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through mid-April for paving. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph and the following closures will be in place:

Interstate 10/Interstate 8 Traffic Interchange

• The eastbound I-10 to westbound I-8 ramp will be closed Monday (April 11) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to Sunland Gin Road.

• The westbound I-10 to westbound I-8 ramp will be closed Tuesday (April 12) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.

Interstate 8 Ramps

• The westbound I-8 off-ramp at Thornton Road is closed daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday (April 7) throughSaturday (April 9).

• The east- and westbound I-8 on- and off- ramps at Thornton Road and at Trekell Road will have intermittent daily closures beginning Friday (April 8) to Friday (April 15) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Both ramps will not be closed at the same time.

• DETOUR for Thornton Road: Drivers will exit at Trekell Road and then to Peters Road.

• DETOUR for Trekell Road: Drivers will exit at Thornton Road and then to Peters Road.

• Motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes.

The work is to allow the Arizona Department of Transportation to reconstruct the 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.