{"id":511376,"date":"2026-01-12T18:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/511376\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:07:11","slug":"daytime-closures-on-us-60-this-week-for-bridge-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/511376\/","title":{"rendered":"Daytime closures on US 60 this week for bridge replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2014 A 16-mile stretch of US 60 east of the Valley is scheduled to close multiple times this week as crews work to replace two bridges in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The closures are scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between milepost 227 near Superior and milepost 243 near Miami, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ArizonaDOT\/status\/2010503264173756597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Arizona Department of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The traffic authority added that weather or other factors could cause the schedule for the closures to change.<\/p>\n<p>While the highway is closed, ADOT said motorists can use State Routes 77 and 177 as a detour. However, as that is lengthy (about 75 miles), the department advises anyone planning drive through the area on the days of the closures to do so before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Details on bridge replacment project causing closure on US 60<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s closures are due to the replacement of <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/projects\/southeast-district-projects\/queen-creek-and-waterfall-canyon-bridge-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges<\/a>, which are east of Superior.<\/p>\n<p>Crews are currently building the new Queen Creek Bridge next to the existing one. The original bridge will be removed as soon as the new one is complete.<\/p>\n<p>The Waterfall Canyon Bridge, located just east of the Queen Creek Tunnel, is being converted into multiple box culverts to improve drainage in the area.<\/p>\n<p>ADOT said the project was necessary as the bridges no longer meet modern standards for bridge construction.<\/p>\n<p>The project began in 2024 and is scheduled for completion later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Get the latest KTAR News 92.3 FM\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ktar.com\/text-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic alerts<\/a>\u00a0sent straight to your phone by texting \u201cTRAFFIC\u201d to 620620.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"twitter-follow-button\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/J_Vinton52\" data-show-count=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow @J_Vinton52<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Have a story idea or tip? 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