If you were hoping State Route 347 might give Maricopa commuters a break this week, well, about that.
Lane restrictions continue through next week as crews work on paving and materials testing, including another round of 24/7 restrictions this weekend. Here’s what drivers need to know:
Tonight
- Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Riggs Road from 8 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving.
- Southbound: One lane from Riggs Road to Casa Blanca Road from 8 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday for paving.
Friday, Sept. 25, through Monday, Sept. 28
- Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Riggs Road around the clock beginning at 8 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday for paving.
- Southbound: One lane from Riggs Road to Casa Blanca Road around the clock beginning at 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for paving.
So yes, if SR 347 is part of your weekend plans, you may want to build in some extra time.
Monday, Sept. 28, through Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Riggs Road nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for materials testing.
- Southbound: One lane from Riggs Road to Casa Blanca Road nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for materials testing.
Thursday, Oct. 1
- Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way from 8 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving.
- Southbound: One lane from Mammoth Way to Casa Blanca Road from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday for paving.
ADOT advises drivers to slow down, follow posted speed limits, merge safely and watch for construction crews and equipment. Drivers should also allow extra time when traveling through the work zone.
