Travelers planning a drive along US 60 between Superior and Miami should brace for scheduled closures due to blasting operations for bridge replacements. For those who dare to venture on March Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, be advised that closures will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as reported by the Graham County roads advisories. These interruptions are part of the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project, and a detour will be in place for the duration of closures.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has specified that tomorrow, there will be a lane reduction east of Superior, between mileposts 227-229, causing traffic to alternate between east- and westbound lanes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone," per a notification from Graham County officials. For local residents in the area, US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road will remain open, though everyone else should prep for detours and delays.
ADOT also advises that on March 24, flaggers and pilot cars will be back in action facilitating the single-lane alternating traffic, similar to the operations the previous week. The road warriors wanting to traverse US 60 between Superior and Miami will find their paths blocked again from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., come March 25, 26, and 27. Flagging operations will handle traffic control during non-closure times for the safety and guidance of travelers.
As per Graham County's updates, the detours can add an hour to your journey, with eastbound drivers using SR 177 to SR 77 and westbound travelers the reverse. It's recommended to adjust your schedules to travel before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m. to skirt the shutdown. Extra travel time and attention to safety are necessary when approaching and passing through all work zones, a message reiterated by ADOT.
For the convenience of drivers, ADOT offers real-time highway conditions which can be accessed on their Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, via calling 511, or by following their X feed, @ArizonaDOT. They also offer a free app at ADOTAlerts.com, which diligently sends pertinent information to users in affected areas ahead of time, prepping them with alternate route options. Lastly, updates and alerts can also be sent directly to your phone by signing up for text messages specific to the US 60 Bridge projects through the Arizona Department of Transportation website.
