Superior, Arizona – Drivers traveling through eastern Arizona should plan for significant delays this week as U.S. Highway 60 is fully closed during daytime hours near Superior.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), US 60 will be closed between Superior and Miami, from mileposts 227 to 243, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16; Wednesday, December 17; and Thursday, December 18. The closure is part of the ongoing Queen Creek/Waterfall Bridge replacement project.
The closure directly affects travel between Superior in Pinal County and Miami in Gila County, a key route connecting the eastern Phoenix metro area to Globe and other parts of eastern Arizona. ADOT warns that drivers should expect major delays during the closure window.
During the shutdown, eastbound drivers will be detoured south on State Route 177 through Winkelman, then north on State Route 77 to reconnect with US 60. Westbound drivers will follow the reverse route, using State Route 77 south through Winkelman to State Route 177 north.
ADOT notes the detour spans roughly 75 miles and is expected to add up to an additional hour of travel time. Motorists are encouraged to plan trips before 9 a.m. or wait until after 2 p.m. whenever possible to avoid the closure entirely.
Local residents, commuters, and commercial drivers should allow extra time, monitor traffic conditions, and consider alternate scheduling during the affected hours. Emergency services and essential travel may also experience delays due to the extended detour.
More information about the project and real-time updates are available through ADOT, including email alerts at azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.
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