Road work continues on SR 87 & Skousen

Joseph Morales

GRIN Intern

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) began a project to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of State Route (SR) 87 and Skousen Road northwest of Coolidge near District 1 - Blackwater.

Reconstruction of the intersection will add traffic signals, new lighting, and turning lanes. SR 87 west of Skousen Road will allow right turns onto Skousen. Both directions of the road will feature new left-turning lanes for vehicles turning onto SR 87, according to coolidgeaz.com road/maintenance.

Motorists can expect temporary signal lights and one lane of travel in each direction for the time being. Other safety precautions include reduced speed signs and law enforcement assisting traffic control.

Construction schedule changes and delays may occur but is expected to take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The project is expected to be completed in January 2025.

For more information and updates, please visit the ADOT project website at azdot.gov/route87-skousen-project