The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restriction on State Route 85 near Gila Bend beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Maintenance crews are scheduled to apply oil-based sealant on the road for pavement preservation. The work is part of multiple pavement preservation projects on highways across the state.

The following restrictions will occur from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, Nov. 4, and ending Thursday, Nov. 7

- SR 85 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions between mileposts 121 and 130.

- Motorists should anticipate a 5-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone.

- A 14-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.

- The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.   

Learn more about pavement preservation projects in your area by visiting https://azdot.gov/projects/southwest-district-projects/pavement-preservation-projects

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, please call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or go to azdot.gov/contact and select Projects from the drop-down menu. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving.