Interstate 8 ramp closures scheduled this month

The Arizona Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of the upcoming Interstate 8 ramp closures scheduled this month.

ADOT officials said the restrictions will happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, March 27, and continuing through Friday, March 29.

As part of the Interstate 8 pavement treatment project, ADOT crews will be applying oil to preserve and seal pavement, stripe the roadway and do related work.

The interstate will be reduced to one lane in both directions between Giss Parkway (Exit 1) and Foothills Boulevard (Exit 14).

Drivers should expect a three-mile lane restriction as crews progress through the work zone.

The west- and eastbound I-8 off- and on-ramps at Giss Parkway (Exit 1) will close intermittently. The west- and eastbound I-8 off- and on-ramps at 16th street (Exit 2) will close intermittently between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The west- and eastbound I-8 off and on ramps at Avenue 3E (Exit 3) will close intermittently. The west- and eastbound I-8 off and on ramps at Araby Road (Exit 7) will close intermittently. The west- and eastbound I-8 off- and on-ramps at Avenue 8 1/2 E (Exit 9) will close intermittently. The west- and eastbound I-8 off- and on-ramps at Fortuna Road (Exit 12) will close intermittently between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The west- and eastbound I-8 off- and on-ramps at Foothills Boulevard (Exit 14) will close intermittently. A 12-foot vehicle-width restriction will be in place. Alternate routes include using the preceding I-8 on-ramp or exit in the work zone.