UPDATE: Paving project on Interstate 17 near Camp Verde ahead of schedule

CAMP VERDE — Crews have completed paving work this week at the Middle Verde Road traffic interchange on Interstate 17 (milepost 290) earlier than expected and will move to the off and on-ramps of State Route 260 (milepost 287) on Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, June 14.

In addition to work on the SR 260 interchange crews will continue paving work on northbound I-17 tonight and tomorrow, June 9 and 10 between mileposts 290 and 292. Drivers will be narrowed to one lane through the work zone 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.

Maintenance scheduled Tuesday night on US 89 south of the I-40 and Country Club Drive traffic interchange in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Travelers heading northbound on US 89 south of the Interstate 40 and Country Club Drive interchange in Flagstaff this Tuesday night (June 9) will encounter reduced lanes as Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) crews perform maintenance work in the area.

The maintenance work will occur on northbound US 89 at milepost 418, from 7 p.m. Tuesday (June 9) to 6 a.m. Wednesday, (June 10). Drivers are asked to use caution while in the work zone, be alert for ADOT maintenance crews, and observe lane closures and speed reductions while work is underway.

Rain forecasts for the rest of the week

640-clouds-clock001WILLIAMS — We can see by the ol’ Williams clock that Williams has moved into the 40% chance of rain forecast for this afternoon. The forecast for Flagstaff is about the same.

As of this writing, there is a 40% chance of rain this afternoon rising to 60% tonight. Flagstaff has a 50% chance this afternoon and 60% overnight. The chance of showers and thunderstorms hovers around 30% through Friday afternoon.

Ash Fork can also expect showers and thunderstorms throughout week with a 10% less chance as Williams.