Construction delays on Hwy. 95 next week, south of Quartzsite

Drainage repairs scheduled on State Route 95 north of Yuma next week Drivers travelling between Yuma and Quartzsite are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to repair several drainage pipes on State Route 95 north of Yuma from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Sept.10, through Friday, Sept. 14. Traffic will be stopped intermittently and drivers should allow extra travel time between Yuma and Quartzsite as minor delays are expected. What to expect next week during work hours: Traffic will come to a complete stop on State Route 95 between mile posts 57 and 60. ADOT crews will escort alternating traffic through the work zone. Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected. Message boards will guide drivers through the area.  ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1. For more information about this project, please visit www.azdot.gov/statewide or contact Yuma District Senior Community Relations Officer Gabriella Kemp at 928.317.2165, gkemp@azdot.gov or ADOT Community Relations Officer, Paki Rico, at 520.388.4233, prico@azdot.gov. Local media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at news@azdot.gov or 1.800.949.8057.  Visitwww.facebook.com/azdot or www.azdot.gov for more information about ADOT. For more information about ADOT projects and programs across Arizona see the agency's latest blog posts at http://adotblog.blogspot.com.