ADOT advises drivers traveling through Virgin River Gorge to allow extra travel time
Motorists traveling northbound near Mesquite on I-15 should be prepared for delays of up to two hours this weekend due to heavier than usual holiday traffic volume as well as bridge repair work along Interstate 15, just north of Mesquite (milepost 9).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Construction is underway 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, in the northbound lanes.
One travel lane will remain open in the work zone now through mid- May.
With limited alternate routes through the corridor, drivers should plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
To stay up to date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at az511.gov or call 511; outside of Arizona dial 1.888.411.ROAD (7623).
ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions and closures, but it’s possible that unscheduled impacts might occur because of weather or other factors. For the most current information about highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving.
Could you please explain why traffic is backed up (Sunday bumper to bumper at a crawl from the north exit leaving Mesquite to the other side of the bridge being worked on, approximately EIGHT MILES) simply because traffic has to merge to one lane?!?!!! Highway patrol cars slowing traffic is a hindrance, surely there is a better way.
You might want to contact ADOT, as it has nothing to do with Mesquite, Nevada.