The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers in the Flagstaff area to allow extra travel time and plan for ramp and lane closures on Interstate 17, Interstate 40 and Beulah Boulevard under I-40 while crews complete bridge deck replacement work on four bridges.
Drivers should prepare for delays while the following restrictions are in place weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.:
- The northbound I-17 to westbound I-40 ramp will be closed Wednesday, June 12, and Monday, June 17. To detour, take northbound I-17 to westbound I-40, traffic will enter eastbound I-40 to exit at Butler Road and re-enter westbound I-40.
- The southbound I-17 to eastbound I- 40 ramp will be closed Wednesday, June 12, and Monday, June 17. To detour, take southbound I-17 to eastbound I-40, traffic will continue to John Wesley Powell Boulevard and re-enter northbound I-17 to enter eastbound I-40.
- Beulah Boulevard will be narrowed to one lane in each direction Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 21.
- I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 28.
No weekend work is scheduled.
These closures are necessary for crews to finalize work including paving, seeding for natural vegetation, pavement marking and striping.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment.
Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at (855) 712-8530 or go to azdot. gov/contact and select Projects from the drop-down menu for more information. Real-time highway conditions statewide are available by visiting ADOT’s Traveler Information Site at az511.gov, following ADOT on Twitter @ArizonaDOT or calling 511, except while driving.
