Arizona Department of Transportation SR 179 Improvement Project Welcome to the State Route (SR) 179 Project Weekly Construction Update - your electronic connection to the SR 179 Project with the most current information on construction plans and activities. What to Watch for Week of January 7
Work to Complete Cortez Intersection After enduring delays associated with weather and utility work, construction crews are focused now on completing the intersection at Cortez, which will be the next roundabout to become functional in the Village. Cortez Road on the west side of SR 179 was closed on January 2 so the work can be completed as soon as possible. It is currently anticipated that the intersection will be complete and open before the end of January, however forecasts of heavy rains the weekend of January 5 may impact the schedule. New Forest Alignment Nearing Completion Paving crews are scheduled to be in the area early the week of January 7 to complete the paving of the new southbound alignment. It is important to remember that paving operations can be impacted by cold, wet weather. If the paving cannot take place early this week, it will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Use Roundabout to Access Properties Across Raised Medians Please note: Changes to construction plans can happen frequently due to weather, equipment availability and personnel issues. We try to anticipate construction activities a week in advance but changes may occur. Intermittent lane closures, with short delays, may not always be known in advance. For a complete listing of freeway and highway restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT's Travel Information Site at www.az511.com or call 5-1-1. If you have information for the Scenic 179 construction updates, please send it to pr@scenic179.com or fax to 928-204-9835. To change your e-mail address, add someone new, or request a text version of this update, please e-mail pr@scenic179.com. |
The roundabout intersections on SR 179 were designed not only to ease intersection movements but also to provide u-turn access. Coupled with the raised medians, this provides a free flowing traffic situation, that minimizes left-turn crossing conflicts.