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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions along Interstate 17 between Phoenix and Flagstaff as a project to install fiber-optic cable continues along the roadway.
Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zones with caution and watch for construction personnel while the following around-the-clock restrictions are in place from 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, to noon Friday, Feb. 25:
Southbound I-17
- Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane in two-mile increments south of Rocky Park Road, between mileposts 313 – 309.
- A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place. Oversized vehicles can be accommodated with advance notice.
- The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.
Northbound I-17
- Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane in two-mile increments near the Stoneman Lake Road exit, between mileposts 305 – 309.
- A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place.
- The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.
In addition, the following overnight restrictions will be in place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 21, through Friday, Feb. 25:
- Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane at the following areas:
- Near the community of New River (between mileposts 234 – 237).
- Near Sunset Point (milepost 252).
- Northbound exit road at New River Road (milepost 232).
- Southbound I-17 also will be narrowed to one lane near Sunset Point (milepost 252).
- A vehicle width limit of 14 feet (10 feet on ramps) will be in place.
- The speed limit will be reduced in the work zone.
The fiber-optic cable installation project, which is expected to continue through mid-2022, will proceed along I-17 in segments of several miles per week.
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