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Demolition of the Old Westbound Hassayampa River Bridge
to Begin November 23
Demolition of the old westbound bridge over the Hassayampa River is scheduled to begin the week of November 23. The bridge has been out of service since the new Hassayampa River bridge opened this summer. The work will be completed in one to two weeks and will not impact roadway traffic.
The Hassayampa riverbed will be closed in the demolition area to all vehicles, quads, horses and pedestrians. Warning signs, barricades and caution tape will be installed to provide a safe work area.
Work to finish several remaining aspects of the project is expected to continue through early 2010. After demolition of the old bridge, construction will begin on a new pedestrian pathway that will connect the old eastbound US 60 bridge (which is being retained for pedestrian use) to the sidewalk near the McDonald's restaurant. The pathway will cross under the new Hassayampa River bridge, allowing pedestrians to cross the river without having to enter the traffic lanes on Wickenburg Way. ADOT will continue to alert the public to traffic restrictions
While ADOT strives to inform the public about planned roadway restrictions, during any complex construction project, there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Please visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1 for the most current information about planned restrictions in the area.
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