Traffic to switch to new alignment on US 89 in conjunction with opening of new roundabout at the US 89/SR 64 junction north of Flagstaff

The Arizona Department of Transportation will be switching traffic for both north- and southbound travel on US 89 in Cameron during the morning hours on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to allow for construction to continue on the roadway and bridge project currently underway.

Traffic will be diverted onto the new alignment directly adjacent to the existing US 89 through the community of Cameron, approximately 50 miles north of Flagstaff. In addition to switching traffic to the new alignment, the recently completed roundabout at the US 89/State Route 64 junction will also be opened.

These improvements are part of a project which includes widening US 89 to two lanes in each direction between SR 64 and the Little Colorado River, replacement of the existing US 89 Cameron truss bridge and installation of a roundabout, with new lighting and pedestrian facilities throughout the project area. Travel will continue on the existing bridge while the new bridge is being constructed. The roadway and bridge improvement project is expected to be completed in fall 2016.

Traffic delays may occur during construction with traffic reduced to one lane. There will be directional signage and flaggers present during construction. ADOT advises motorists to be alert for construction equipment and personnel, and to proceed through the work zone with caution.

Required Inspection This Weekend for Little Colorado River Bridge

CAMERON – ADOT will be conducting a required bridge inspection at the Little Colorado River Bridge, on US 89 at Cameron, about 50 miles north of Flagstaff as part of regular bridge maintenance. This inspection will take place this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5-7; from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During this process, travel will be reduced to one lane at the bridge to accommodate technicians and equipment, with DPS and flaggers in place to allow for alternating traffic. Drivers should allow for extra travel time as delays are anticipated during wait-times for the inspection.

Delays on US 89 north of Cameron as paving continues

adot-logo-03aThe Arizona Department of Transportation is currently paving an eight-mile section of US 89 near US 160, between mileposts 477 and 485, about 15 miles north of Cameron.

Drivers can expect heavy delays during the paving operation, which must take place during the day because the asphalt must be applied within in certain temperature range that cannot be reached overnight.

Flaggers will guide vehicles through the construction zone during work hours. Paving takes place from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Thursday, Aug. 7 this week and Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 next week. During work hours, delays could range between 45 minutes to one hour.

Night time schedule replacing daytime hours for US 89 paving project north of Cameron

adot-logo-03aThe Arizona Department of Transportation will be switching to night-time hours for work to a nine-mile segment of US 89 at Moenkopi Wash, starting about 10 miles north of Cameron. The work just south of the US 160 Junction will maintain the same one-lane closures which have been in place for the daytime work, with alternating access and reduced speeds through the project area.

Drivers should anticipate delays and allow for extra travel time as they continue through the construction zone, 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Sunday night through Thursday morning (June 30-July 3). Flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone. Both north- and southbound lanes will be unrestricted for daytime travel.

No construction is scheduled for the Fourth of July holiday weekend from Thursday morning to Sunday night.

Nighttime work will resume from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday (July 7 – July 11) and maintain the nightly schedule until further notice.

This project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2014.

US 89 paving project north of Cameron underway

adot-logo3CAMERON – The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun on improvements to a 9-mile segment of US 89 at Moenkopi Wash, starting about 10 miles north of Cameron and continuing north about 5 miles past the junction of US 89 and US 160.

The project includes new pavement and striping, new guardrail, shoulder and drainage improvements.

Work will take place Monday through Thursday during daylight hours, with some night work to occur during the paving portion of the project. There will be reduced speeds and lane restrictions at various locations during work hours and flaggers will be used to guide vehicles through the work zone.

This project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2014.

ADOT beginning work on US 89 widening project

Little Colorado River Bridge to be replaced, roadway widened and roundabout installed

FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun work on a project to expand US 89 from two lanes to four lanes through the community of Cameron within the Navajo Nation, approximately 50 miles north of Flagstaff.

Major work on the $36.7 million project includes widening US 89 to two lanes in each direction between State Route 64 and the Little Colorado River (mileposts 464-467) and removal and replacement of the existing US 89 Cameron Truss Bridge with two new bridges at that location.

Additional improvements on US 89 through Cameron include constructing a roundabout at the existing intersection of US 89 and SR 64, new sidewalks, streetlights, and four pedestrian/livestock underpasses.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in two major phases with completion expected Fall 2016.

Traffic delays may occur during construction with traffic reduced to one lane. Directional signage and flaggers will be present during construction. ADOT advises motorists to be alert for construction equipment and personnel, and to proceed through the work zone with caution.