The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the full closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-243, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, for blasting operations related to the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project. US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road, mileposts 231-243, will remain open for local traffic only.

Flagging operations will be in effect Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eastbound US 60 drivers will use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR 77. Westbound US 60 drivers will use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman to northbound SR 177. Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, which is estimated to add an additional hour for trips between Superior and Miami, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m.

Lane restrictions, speed reductions and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice. Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones.

Please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject for more information and to sign up for email alerts.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the az511 app or by calling 511.