Yavapai News

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Sedona area drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 179 beginning Monday evening June 5, through Friday morning June 9, for pavement maintenance.

IMPORTANT NOTE: While the restrictions are in place, access to residential subdivisions with only one point of entry/exit may be impacted for several hours while a pavement sealant cures enough to allow vehicles to safely travel on it.

Approximate locations of work:

• Monday, June 5: The “Y” (SR 179/SR 89A roundabout) to Highland Road.
• Tuesday, June 6: Highland Road to Oak Creek Mobile Lodge.
• Wednesday, June 7: Oak Creek Mobile Lodge to Poco Diablo Resort.
• Thursday, June 8: Poco Diablo Resort to the Chapel Road roundabout.

Drivers should allow for extra travel time while the following overnight restrictions are in place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.:

• SR 179 will be narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel between Chapel Road and SR 89A (mileposts 310 - 313).
• Flaggers and a pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone.
• The speed limit will be reduced in the work zone.
• Drivers should be prepared to come to a complete stop and for delays while in the work zone.
• The restrictions will be lifted each morning.

The restrictions are needed so crews can apply an asphalt-based sealant, which refreshes and extends the pavement’s lifespan.

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