*Overnight ramp and lane closures begin tonight as ADOT continues repaving project along I-10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road in Tucson *
The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother.
Lanes and ramps will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. During lane closures, one lane will remain open at all times. Detour signs will be in place for ramp closures.
Tonight (Friday) and Saturday (June 10 and June 11)
o The left lane of eastbound and westbound I-10 from Kino Parkway to Alvernon Way will be closed.
Sunday (June 12)
* The left lane of westbound I-10 from Alvernon Way to Kino Parkway will be closed.
* The left lane of eastbound I-10 from Kino Parkway to Alvernon Way will be closed
* The left lane of eastbound and westbound Benson Highway will be closed between the I-10 underpass and the Ajo Way connection to Kino Parkway
Monday (June 13)
* The left lane of eastbound I-10 from Alvernon Way to Valencia Road will be closed.
* The left lane of westbound I-10 from Alvernon Way to Kino Parkway will be closed.
* Country Club Road at the I-10 underpass will be reduced to one lane.
Tuesday (June 14)
* The left lane of eastbound I-10 from Alvernon Way to Valencia Road will be closed.
* The entrance and exit ramps on eastbound I-10 at Kino Parkway and Palo Verde Road will be closed.
* Country Club Road at the I-10 underpass will be reduced to one lane.
Wednesday (June 15)
* The left lane of eastbound I-10 from Drexel Road to Alvernon Way will be closed.
* The entrance and exit ramps on eastbound I-10 at Alvernon Way will be closed.
Thursday (June 16)
* The left lane of eastbound I-10 from Drexel Road to Valencia Road will be closed.
* The entrance and exit ramps on eastbound and westbound I-10 at Alvernon Way will be closed
Speed limits will be reduced along I-10 from 65 mph to 45 mph in work zone areas during construction hours. When crews are not present, the speed limit will still be reduced to 55 mph.
As part of ADOT's continued investment in I-10 improvements, this project includes removing the existing top layer of pavement, repairing the concrete pavement beneath the top layer, applying a new, smooth driving surface with rubberized asphalt, installing new roadway markings and reconstructing guardrails along this segment of the highway.
The project also includes repaving all the on and off ramps and the roads directly beneath I-10 between Kino Parkway and Valencia Road. Ramp and roadway repaving is scheduled for Kino Parkway/South Campbell Avenue, South Country Club Road, Palo Verde Road, Irvington Road, Alvernon Way and Valencia Road.
This project started in February 2011 and will be completed in late summer. The construction schedule is subject to change due to a variety of reasons, including weather, material availability and mechanical difficulties. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.
