This message is part of a series of construction alerts issued throughout the US 60 Gonzales Pass Roadway Improvement Project. The project begins approx. 1 mile east (Milepost 213.1) of the intersection of US 60 and SR79 at Florence Junction & extends east to just beyond the Queen Creek Bridge at MP 222.7. Roadway improvements on this ten mile portion of scenic highway through the Tonto National Forest will include: existing roadway widening, new roadway sections, drainage features, bridge structures, guard rail, fencing, paving, salvaging & replanting cacti and other work.
Motorists are advised to obey all posted speed limit signs within the construction area & be alert for construction crews & personnel working in the area. Impacts to the traveling public are minimal.
Construction is ahead of schedule. Project completion originally planned for August 2009 now estimated to be early November 2008.
Queen Valley Road - Temporary Detour: Beginning at 6 am, Monday, June 2nd, motorists traveling along Queen Valley Road, near its intersection with US 60, will be detoured onto a temporary surface adjacent to the existing roadway. This temporary detour will allow the contractor to construct the new Queen Valley access road safely. The detour, which is not expected to cause any additional traffic delays, will be in place through Saturday, June 7th.
· Roadway blasting has been completed for this phase of the project but excavation continues. Motorists should be alert for large equipment in the area & watch for flagmen directing traffic.
· Construction of the Queen Creek Bridge is complete. Weather permitting, painting of the bridge will begin the week of June 2nd.
· Relocation of Cactus along the new roadway has begun.
For your safety, & the safety of our construction crews, ADOT asks that you please reduce your speed through the construction zone.