TRAVEL ALERT: Lane restrictions scheduled on Interstate 8 in Yuma near Telegraph Pass beginning Nov. 27

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TRAVEL ALERT: Lane restrictions scheduled on Interstate 8 in Yuma near Telegraph Pass beginning Nov. 27

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restrictions on I-8 in Yuma near Telegraph Pass beginning Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m.

Contractors are scheduled for utility work on Telegraph Pass that will require aerial crossings between the I-8 U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint east of Yuma (milepost 17) and the Ligurta Station RV Park (milepost 21.3).

To protect the safety of the workers adjacent to I-8 at least one travel lane in both directions must be closed. Drivers should plan for the following restriction daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 17:

  • I-8 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions.
  • Motorists should anticipate a 10-minute road closure in both directions only during aerial crossings.
  •  Note: Restrictions will be lifted from Monday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Dec. 26, because of the Christmas holiday. Restrictions will also be lifted Monday, Dec. 31, through Wednesday, Jan. 2, because of the New Year’s Day holiday.
  • A 14-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.
  • Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.

Drivers are asked to use caution, obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices, and use caution around public safety personnel and equipment.