Overnight paving on SR 79 -79B in Florence this week

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The Arizona Department of Transportation will be working at the intersection of State Route 79-79B and Butte Avenue and in Florence beginning Thursday night, July 11, through Saturday morning, July 13 for milling and paving. The work will occur as follows: 

From 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to 5 a.m. Friday, July 12

• Northbound SR 79-79B will be narrowed to one lane at Butte Avenue (mileposts 134 to 133.5).
• Crews will direct traffic around the project area, onto the center lane on northbound SR 79, and onto the right lane on northbound SR 79B.
• Minimal delays of up to five minute are expected. 

From 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 13

• Southbound SR 79-79B will be narrowed to one lane at Butte Avenue (mileposts 133.5 to 134).
• Crews will direct traffic around the project area, onto the center lane on southbound SR 79, and onto the left lane on northbound SR 79B.
• Minimal delays of up to five minute are expected. 

Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone. Email projects@azdot.gov or call the ADOT Project Hotline at 1-855-712-8530 with questions or comments.