Lane restrictions on State Route 85
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers of lane restrictions on SR 85 in Gila Bend starting May 6.
The following restrictions will occur south of Gila Bend on Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Restrictions will resume Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15.
SR 85 will be narrowed to one lane between the U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint (milepost 16) and milepost 32. Motorists should anticipate up to a 5-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone. The speed limit on SR 85 will be reduced to 25 mph. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. ADT advises motorists to allow extra travel time and plan for possible delays.
Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, please call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or go to azdot.gov/contact and select Projects from the drop-down menu. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving.
