Westbound lane closures on I-8 in Yuma beginning June 26

Closures will be from June 26-27, lane restrictions will be from June 27 to July 11

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers about the upcoming closure along Interstate 8 in Yuma and lane restrictions that will be in place at the Arizona/California state line.

Closure information:

• Westbound I-8 at the Arizona/California state line will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday, June 26, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
• Westbound Detour: Drivers must exit the freeway at 16th Street/US 95 and turn left on 16th Street/US 95 and continue toward 4th Avenue, then turn right onto 4th Avenue and continue north toward the I-8 westbound ramp.

Lane restrictions information:

• Westbound I-8 will be reduced to one lane 24 hours a day, seven days a week from 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 11.
• A 16-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
• The speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph.

The closure is due to the ongoing project to upgrade the I-8 Colorado River Bridge.