State Route 87 will be closed from 8 pm to 6 am on April 22nd through April 24th, in order to accelerate the repair of embankments in the Slate Creek area, following a landslide that occurred last month.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) says drivers can use US 60 & State Route 188 through Globe, or they can use I-17 & State Route 260 through Camp Verde to travel between the Phoenix & Payson areas during nighttime hours next week.
To protect the safety of the traveling public, ADOT closed State Route 87 on March 21st, following the discovery of a landslide between Sunflower & Rye. The highway was reopened on March 27th, with one lane in each direction, while construction crews continued making repairs.
ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division has also approved a 12-foot maximum wide load restriction for both northbound & southbound lanes beginning April 21st, & running through Memorial Day. This will prevent vehicles with wide loads from blocking travel through the construction zone & slowing other motorists.
The U.S. Forest Service has partnered with ADOT to ensure proper drainage & erosion control throughout the project.
For updates on this closure, you can call 5-1-1. ADOT appreciates your patience as they work to safely reopen all lanes of the highway.