PRESCOTT
– Construction to add the first-ever climbing lane to ease traffic flow
along a stretch of Interstate 17 south of Camp Verde is set to start
this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The
$11.8 million project will add a third traffic lane in two different
areas along southbound I-17 to help move traffic climbing along Copper
Canyon Hill near Camp Verde (mileposts 280-287).
One
additional lane will be built between the State Route 260 and General
Crook Trail traffic interchanges to help allow larger vehicles gain
speed before merging while also providing more room for passenger
vehicles traveling past slower traffic. Crews also will build a two-mile
long climbing lane to improve traffic flow to the top of Copper Canyon.
For
the next 30 days, drivers can expect shoulder closures in both
directions between SR 260 and General Crook Trail. In addition to the
shoulder closures, the truck pull-out at the top of Copper Canyon will
be closed for the next six months.
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers
should expect intermittent lane closures with minimal delays. The
project is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
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.
ADOT
works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but
there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may
occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date
with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT
Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.
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