U.S. Highway 60 full closure between Miami and Superior on Thursday, June 6 for bridge project

Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: Blasting for construction of the replacement for the Queen Creek Bridge will require the intermittent closure of Highway 60 between Miami and Superior on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This week the highway is scheduled for a full closure on Thursday, June 6.

Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT

SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane closures on US 60 between Superior and Miami during daylight hours on Thursday, June 6, for construction activities related to the US 60, Queen Creek, and Waterfall Canyon Bridges replacement project:

U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-231, will be intermittently reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel.

• On-site flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone.
• Drivers should be prepared to stop when approaching and proceeding through the flagging operation.
• Expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

Motorists should plan for the following restrictions to be in place for the duration of the project:

• Lane restrictions and speed reductions in the work zone.
• A 12-foot vehicle width restriction. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.

Full closures of U.S. Highway 60, when required, will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays through November. 

For more information about this project and to sign up for notifications about this project, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject. 

Drivers should allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down, use caution, and merge safely when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.