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 March 17 Project 1 Project 2
Project 1 Work will begin now at 6:30 a.m. to maximize the use of daylight hours. Depending on weather, crews should be completing all curb and gutter work on Project 1 (except the reconstructed northbound Forest alignment) this week. A total of more then 15 miles of curb and gutter have been installed to date. Project 2 Work will continue in the areas of the Sedona post office and the area from Poco Diablo north to Mallard. As always, two-way traffic continues to flow. Post Office Circulation to Change Week of March 24 The new post office driveway should be complete the week of March 24. The Public Outreach team will provide notice throughout the Sedona Community of the new post office access. Work to Begin in Business District Week of March 31 Crews are scheduled to begin work on the storm drain between Ranger and the Y during the week of March 31. ADOT representatives are meeting with businesses in the area to prepare for the work. Two-way traffic and business access will be maintained throughout the project. 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. |
Two-way traffic is scheduled to be switched onto the new southbound alignment through the Coconino National Forest on Monday, March 24, depending on weather. The photo shows salvaged trees being replanted to prepare for the switch. Two-way traffic will run on the new alignment while the existing road through the forest is shut down to be reconstructed. Please note that while the northbound alignment is closed for reconstruction, the trailheads and scenic pullouts along that alignment will be closed as well. The newly expanded Bell Rock Vista, and the new Yavapai Point scenic pullout will be available for use.