The section of State Route 89A immediately north of Uptown has reopened to traffic again following rockfall mitigation work on the west Oak Creek Canyon wall above the highway across from Therapy on the Rocks.
Keeping our residents informed, the Arizona Department of Transportation and its contractor worked to safely reopen SR 89A on Friday, Dec. 15, after crews cleared loose rocks and sediment from the slope next to the highway. The rockfall mitigation project started on Dec. 3.
SR 89A was closed to ensure driver safety. The work caused debris, including rocks and sediment, to fall onto the roadway while crews were clearing the slope above SR 89A.
A traffic restriction is in place in the area until resurfacing can take place. Pavement repairs are scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 16.
- SR 89A is reduced to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel between the Owenby Way roundabout and the Midgley Bridge picnic area, or from milepost 375 to 376).
- On-site flaggers and a pilot car will direct drivers through the work zone.
- Drivers should expect a reduced speed limit in the work zone.
State highway conditions are available via ADOT’s 511 Travel Information site, the AZ511 app or by calling 511. Highway information and answers are also available via ADOT’s Twitter feed @ArizonaDOT and the agency’s Facebook page facebook.com/AZDOT.
