Overnight work scheduled
Camp Verde AZ (June 6, 2015) – Work continues next week on a repaving project on a 12-mile segment of Interstate 17 between State Route 169 and Middle Verde Road traffic interchange (mileposts 279 to 291).
Crews will be resurfacing the off and on-ramps at Middle Verde Road (milepost 290), and the following restrictions have been scheduled:
- The northbound I-17 off-ramp will be closed on Sunday, June 7
- The northbound on-ramp to I-17 will be closed on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9
- One lane restriction northbound I-17 on Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11 between Middle Verde Road and the McGuireville traffic interchange (milepost 290 to 292)
- Drivers are encouraged to use the next exit as an alternate during work hours
Work hours are Sunday through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.
This $7.5 million project consists of the removal of a layer of the existing pavement, repaving the roadway, bridge work and shoulder improvements. Work is expected to be complete by September.
The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.
For more information about this project, please call Tricia Lewis at 928-606-2420 or email tlewis@azdot.gov.