Phoenix, AZ – Drivers in central Arizona should prepare for significant delays beginning tomorrow as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) initiates a three-day closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami.
According to ADOT, US 60 will be fully closed from mileposts 227–243 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9; Thursday, Dec. 10; and Friday, Dec. 11. The work supports the ongoing replacement of the Queen Creek and Waterfall bridges, a long-term project improving safety on the mountain corridor connecting Pinal and Gila counties.
The temporary shutdown will impact travelers across Superior, Globe, Miami, and nearby communities where US 60 serves as the primary east–west route. Because no traffic will be permitted through the work zone during closure hours, drivers must use an extended detour.
According to transportation officials, eastbound traffic will be rerouted onto State Route 177 through Winkelman, then north on State Route 77. Westbound drivers will use the same route in reverse. The detour spans roughly 75 miles, adding about one hour of additional travel time.
Officials recommend that residents and commuters schedule trips before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m. to avoid delays once closures begin tomorrow morning. The highway will reopen daily after crews finish their work.
Communities across Pinal County, Gila County, and the broader central Arizona region are encouraged to monitor ADOT’s updates as bridge-replacement activities continue through winter.
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