Paving continues on US 180 from Flagstaff to Snow Bowl next week

640-sfp-141207-20FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation is returning next week to continue application of the top layer of asphalt along a five-mile segment of US 180 from Schultz Pass to Bader roads (mileposts 219 – 224).

Due to expected rain and unseasonably cooler temperatures, the paving work had to be halted for the remainder of this week. Warmer weather is forecasted to move into Flagstaff next week which will allow paving to resume.

The finishing paving work will occur daily, Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

During paving operations, the two-lane roadway will be reduced to one lane. Pilot cars will allow for alternating travel and delays can be expected in both directions.

Motorists interested in traveling to the Grand Canyon National Park can use Interstate 40 to State Route 64 west of Flagstaff in Williams as an alternate route.

According to Flagscanner, other street repairs in Flagstaff from June 8 to 12 include:

  1. Aztec St. – Beal Rd. to Thorpe St.
  2. Beal Rd. – Rockridge Rd. to W End
  3. Lava Ln. – Rockridge Rd. to End
  4. Basalt Ln. – Rockridge Rd. to End
  5. Whipple Rd. – Navajo Rd. to Fort Valley Rd.
  6. Whiting Rd. – Navajo Rd. to Fort Valley Rd.
  7. Anderson Dr. – Aztec St. to Navajo Dr.
  8. Fort Valley Frontage Rd. – Fort Valley Rd to Murray Rd.
  9. Hazel Way – Talkington Dr. to End
  10. Davis Dr. – Talkington Dr. to End
  11. Talkington Dr. – Meade Ln. to Crescent Dr.
  12. Lantern Ln. – Talkington Dr. to End
  13. Meteor Dr. – Crescent Dr. to Crescent Dr.
  14. Kramer St. – End to End
  15. Foothills Way – Fremont Blvd. to End
  16. Eddy Dr. – Wilson Dr. to West End of Cul De Sac
  17. Shannon Dr. – Prescott Rd. to Wilson Dr.
  18. Wilson Dr. – Shannon Dr. to Fremont Blvd.
  19. Nicole Ln. – Peakview St. to End
  20. Red Rock Ln. – Snowcap Way to Peakview St.
  21. Sheila Dr. – Brenda Loop to Fremont Blvd.
  22. Mountain Dr. – Peakview St. to Fremont Blvd.
  23. Lois Ln. – Peak View to End
  24. Peakview St.– Ft. Valley Rd. to Shannon Dr.
  25. Kendrick St. – Mikes Pike St. to Butler Ave.
  26. Mikes Pike St. – Route 66 to Phoenix Ave.
  27. Leroux St. – Cottage Ave. to Phoenix Ave.
  28. Dupont Ave. – Verde St. to Agassiz St.
  29. Verde St. – Franklin Ave. to End

Detours are expected for the above street repairs.

Wet and Williams

Rain15-06-05-03800-Rose-15-06-0504WILLIAMS — To the chagrin of those setting up for yard sales or trying to maintain the Route 66 Street Market, Williams is receiving another dose of rain to begin the weekend.

The forecast shows at 20% chance of scattered thunderstorms for Williams tomorrow and a 30% in Flagstaff. Tonight there is a 4)% and 50% chance respectively for the two cities.

The flowers around town seem happy to get a drink.

Addicted to Route 66 Deals adds new stock for military and veterans

Addicted-15-06-04-08WILLIAMS — Addicted to Route 66 Deals in Williams has added new stock just in time for Honor America Days and Independence Day.

Today they just received some beautiful hat pins and maganets honoring all services. Along with the service pins, they have pins and maganets for Vietnam veterans and honoring POWs. They still carry US made American flags which benefits the Sons of the American Legion youth programs.
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Addicted to Route 66 Deals is still the center for Route 66 memoriablia. CDs with your favorite music from the 50s through the 70s, R&B, Country, Rock and more. Route 66 T-Shirts, hats, videos and too much to list.
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And, of course, they still have the largest Route 66 sign on the Mother Road.
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Calvary Chapel hosts a Teen Night Wednesday

WILLIAMS — The Calvary Chapel will host a Teen Night next Wednesday June 10. They will provide music and root beer floats and present How Great is Our God. The faith-based event is educational and open to all teens.

Calvary Chapel is located at 106 S. 9th Street in the Banker’s Real Estate shopping center behind Family Dollar.

Local author book signing at Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe

levi-01WILLIAMS — Levi Thompson of Ash Fork will hold a book signing at Anna’s Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe this weekend. He will be signing copies of his book of poetry On Any Given Day.

The book, which also includes his own sketches, concerns his journey to find out if God is real. He said that the book contains his poetry about God’s world and his journey in it.

Additionally, local musician Daniel Volkart will be performing throughout the weekend and invites other musicians to attend and join in.

Anna’s Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe, in the Red Garter Inn on Railroad Avenue, is now offering Navajo tacos on Mondays and Fridays. They are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m except Wednesday when they close at 3 p.m.

Methodist Church will show God’s Not Dead Friday

methodist-churchWILLIAMS — The Williams Community United Methodist Church, Pastored by Billy Martin, will show the hit movie God’s Not Dead staring Kevin Sorbo and Shane Harper. The free showing will begin this Friday at 7 p.m. and free popcorn will be provided.

The church is located at 127 West Sherman Avenue in Williams; on the corner of 2nd Street and Sherman Avenue. Tourist and visitors simply drive south on 2nd Street from Route 66 and the church will be the left side.

Williams welcomes Fiesta Mexican Grill

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WILLIAMS — Ivo’s Restaurant is gone. But it did not take long to fill the void. The Rodriguez family has opened the Route 66 Fiesta Mexican Grill at 122 W. Historic Route 66.

The restaurant opened briefly tonight, but their hours are currently 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Their Wi-Fi will not be available until Monday.

The Rodriguez family:  Martin Sr., wife Olivia and sons Martin Jr. and Chris.

The Rodriguez family: Martin Sr., wife Olivia and sons Martin Jr. and Chris.


Martin Jr. explained that his father has been opening restaurants since he was fifteen years old. “So it’s a family tradition,” he said.

Martin said that the ingredients for all dishes are made from scratch. None are taken from a can.

The family discovered Williams because Martin Jr. traveled through to visit his daughter in Phoenix. The family moved from Palmdale, California to open the new restaurant.

Williams Summer Recreation program begins tomorrow

WILLIAMS — The Williams Summer Recreation program begins tomorrow. Please drive with care around the area of the Recreation Center and Circle-K on Railroad Avenue. Let’s make this another successful event with no injuries.
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Please watch out for the deer

deer-15-05-30-38This picture of deer grazing by I-40 was taken this afternoon. We would like to remind travelers that deer can dart out in the road without warning. This is an invitation of damage to vehicles and possible loss of life. From Ash Fork to Flagstaff, please keep an eye out for animals and slow down if you see them.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Memorial Weekend 2015 Activity

coco-sheriff-300pxCoconino County, AZ — Historically holiday weekends attract large numbers of people to northern Arizona. Deputies responded to multiple calls for service and initiated many contacts with the public over the Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 22 (noon) – Monday, May 25 (midnight). They responded to approximately 270 citizen requests for assistance and conducted over 500 patrol activities (e.g., area patrols, business checks, traffic stops, etc.).

In efforts to enhance highway, roadway, and recreation safety throughout Coconino County, Deputies in the Flagstaff, Williams, Page Districts, officers conducted approximately 115 traffic stops resulting in: one Aggravated DUI arrest, 19 citations (including two for child restraint offenses, 3 seat belt offenses, several speed citations, and one Title 4 alcohol offense), 8 repair orders, 28 verbal warnings, and 21 written warnings.

Outdoor recreation being higher this time of year, we received over 25 emergency medical related calls, 18 fire related calls, and numerous other calls reporting shooting near public areas, disturbing the peace, large parties, and suspicious activity. Many of these calls were in campground areas or on public land. In an effort to help educate people about off-road, ATV, and boating safety, officers made contact with riders and boaters to ensure safety measures were being followed. We had four reports of off-road related injury accidents in the county.

There were 97 total bookings processed at the Flagstaff and Page Coconino County Detention Facility from May 22 (8:00 am) – May 25 (midnight). Bookings are processed for agencies including: Flagstaff Police Department, Page Police Department, Williams Police Department, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety as well as other law enforcement agencies in the county.
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