Superior, AZ – Drivers traveling through eastern Arizona should plan ahead as a key stretch of US 60 will be closed this week, impacting travel between Superior and Miami.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, US 60 will be closed in both directions between mileposts 227 and 243 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday for a bridge replacement project. The temporary shutdown is expected to affect commuters, commercial traffic and regional travel routes through the area.
Officials said detours will be clearly marked but significantly longer than the direct route. Eastbound drivers will be rerouted to travel south on State Route 177 through Winkelman before connecting to northbound State Route 77. Westbound travelers will follow the reverse route, taking SR 77 south through Winkelman and then SR 177 north back toward Superior.
Transportation officials warn the detour spans roughly 75 miles and could add up to an hour of travel time for trips between Superior and Miami. Motorists are encouraged to travel outside of closure hours when possible or allow extra time to reach their destinations.
The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements aimed at maintaining safety and long-term reliability along the US 60 corridor, a critical route for both local communities and freight movement in the region.
Drivers are urged to monitor real-time traffic updates and use caution when navigating detour routes, especially in areas with increased traffic flow during closure periods.
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