Improvement project on US 191 in Douglas begins today


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8:31 AM MST


Douglas Dispatch


Motorists traveling on US 191 in Douglas will encounter travel restrictions as the Arizona Department of Transportation begins a project to resurface the highway near the U.S.-Mexico border.

From 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 7, crews will mill the highway surface between 14th Street and First Street in preparation for applying a new surface coat that will improve driving conditions and extend the life of the road.

Two lanes will remain open to traffic during the work while crews remove the surface asphalt from the remaining lane. The posted speed limit will be 35 mph through the project area and brief delays are possible.

The project also includes a new traffic signal that will be installed at the intersection with First Street in early 2013.

ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

 

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Comments

    douglas citizen wrote on Nov 8, 2012 10:50 AM:

    " how many douglas people is ADOT going to hire to do this job? if they want to do work in our town they need to hire local peoples. "

    Ivan wrote on Nov 7, 2012 7:27 AM:

    " Pan-American Highway IS HWY 191 just google it on Maps "

    Reader wrote on Nov 6, 2012 5:55 PM:

    " That was the information given to them by ADOT. "

    Me wrote on Nov 6, 2012 4:37 PM:

    " I think the article meant to state, Pan American Ave not Hwy 191. "

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