Beeline Hwy or Hwy 87

[Dschur]

Well for the next 2 years or so they will be putting up a bridge to cross the beeline at bush hwy. It is about time but it is going to make it rough for the next two years leaving PHX. Yesterday we left work early to "beat" the traffic coming into the town of Payson and got into the traffic from about the spot that 87 leaves the indian res to Bush Hwy or the Saguaro lake turnoff. It took us about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get thru there. The total time from PHX to Payson was 3 hrs. Normally at the most it takes us about 1hr and 20 minutes. We left from PHX at 1230 too. So this will be the worst weekend for it but still will be bad for the next couple of years. The bridge is too keep all those people that drive across the Beeline when there are cars coming and keep from accidents from happening and make that intersection safer. May keep those people from driving the wrong way on there too. We have seen numerous cars that can't figure out that intersection driving south bound on the north lanes.

[chumley]

Slope repair on State Route 87 north of Sunflower begins March 1
Drivers should expect minimal delays

PRESCOTT – Work to repair slopes and improve drainage along a four-mile segment of State Route 87 will begin Thursday (March 1), according the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The project area extends through Slate Creek from six miles north of Sunflower to eight miles south of State Route 188 (mileposts 224-228). One northbound lane will be closed from March 1 through the end of May to provide a safe work zone.

Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; however the lane closure will be in effect 24 hours per day. Drivers are advised to use caution through project work zone and adhere to reduced speed limit of 55 mph.

The $1.5 million project is scheduled for completion by mid-summer. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at http://www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

[kingsnake]

At least it is not the south bound lanes. North bound at 0600 will not be so bad. South bound at 1400 would be a major pain ...

[chumley]

Paving project on State Route 87 near Sunflower begins this week

PRESCOTT – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project this week to repave a seven-mile segment of State Route 87 approximately 30 miles south of Payson near Sunflower (mileposts 218 – 225). The work will include removal of a layer of the existing pavement, repaving the roadway, and drainage improvements.

Work hours will be 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions in both directions with minimal delays through the work zone. Vehicles will be limited to a maximum width of 14 feet and the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.

The $2.7 million project is scheduled for completion by the end of September.

[Nighthiker]

North bound ? South bound or both ? Thanks for the info.

[chumley]

see above.

in both directions