As work crews finalize repairs following a March landslide, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) expects to reopen all four lanes of traffic on State Route 87 north of the Saguaro Lake turnoff on Tuesday, May 20th.
In order to reopen all travel lanes of SR 87 (Duthie-Martin Highway) affected by the March 21st landslide, ADOT must close the highway from 8 pm Monday, May 19th to 6 am on Tuesday, May 20th, to remove barricades & sweep the roadway.
Motorists can use US 60 & State Route 188 through Globe or I-17 & State Route 260 through Camp Verde to travel between the Phoenix & Payson areas during the overnight closure.
To protect the safety of the traveling public, ADOT closed the highway on March 21st, following a landslide that occurred between Sunflower & Rye near Slate Creek. The landslide caused sections of the highway’s southbound lanes to buckle & shift, creating unsafe driving conditions. SR 87 was reopened on March 27th, with one lane in each direction, while construction crews continued making repairs.
Crews, working off the shoulder of the highway, will continue to perform erosion control measures along that section of SR 87 for the next several months. The U.S. Forest Service has partnered with ADOT to ensure proper drainage & erosion control throughout this project.
ADOT appreciates the patience of drivers during this repair & construction project. Please call 5-1-1 or view az511.gov for updates on any highway closure.