If you're planning to hit the road along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona today, you might want to take note of a scheduled closure. The San Simon Rest Area, which serves both sides of the highway, will be shut down for repainting from 4 p.m. this afternoon until the same time tomorrow, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The rest area is located near the New Mexico line at milepost 389.
For those travelers whose journey necessitates a pause, ADOT suggests the Texas Canyon Rest Area as an alternative stopping point. Located roughly 70 miles to the west, at mileposts 320-321, it remains available to the public. Local businesses are also prepared to receive road-weary travelers during this brief hiatus of the San Simon facility. The restriping effort emerges as part of ongoing maintenance that comes along with the wear and tear of a well-traveled interstate.
ADOT reminds motorists seeking current highway conditions that information is readily accessible. Real-time updates can be found on ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, or through their dedicated az511 app, which is available for both Apple and Android devices. Alternatively, for those preferring more tactile communication, dialing 511 will connect you with the necessary information.
