I-19
improvement project from Green Valley to Border Patrol Station near Rio Rico
starts July 30
The Arizona
Department of Transportation will begin a highway improvement project aimed at
increasing driver visibility and safety by removing vegetation, including bushes
and trees, from the median of Interstate 19 on Monday, July 30.
Crews will remove
vegetation in the median within 30 feet of the interstate from approximately
three miles south of Continental Road in Green Valley to the Border Patrol
Station on I-19 near Rio Rico. The project , which is scheduled to be completed
by Aug. 8, will enhance road safety and prevent pavement damage.
What to expect on
I-19 median vegetation project:
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Between 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from July 30 to Aug. 8, crews will be working to remove vegetation in the I-19 median.
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Traffic will be narrowed to one lane intermittently during work hours. Lane closures will alternate as work continues along the project area.
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Drivers can expect delays of up to five minutes.
The schedule is
subject to change due to a variety of reasons, including weather, availability
of materials, and mechanical difficulties. ADOT advises drivers to proceed
through or near work zones with caution, slow down, and be alert for
construction equipment and personnel.
