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The right lane on north- and southbound State Route 77, between Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard and Golder Ranch Road, will have overnight intermittent lane closures beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, for utility work.
The left lane will remain open in both directions at all times.
Signs and arrows will direct traffic through the area.
The work is part of the State Route 77, Tangerine Road to the Pinal County line and the shoulder on northbound SR 77 between Wilds Road and Golder Ranch Road will remain closed through fall 2014.
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrian are urged to be cautious while traveling through the work zone. Law enforcement will be monitoring this area as the speed limit has change to 45 mph between Tangerine Road and Eagle Crest Road.
In addition, please be aware of the following additional traffic control:
Two lanes of travel in each direction maintained through the work zone during the day.
45 mph during the day, but may be reduced at other times.
Additional lane restrictions throughout the work boundaries as needed.
Cyclists will need to merge safely onto the traffic lane during shoulder closures.
Drivers are reminded to share the road, be cautious, and slow down while traveling through the work zone.
For more information, please visit azdot.gov/TangerinetoPinal or email projects@azdot.gov or call the ADOT project information line at 1.855.712.8530.
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