oak creek canyon

ADOT announces lane closures in Oak Creek Canyon starting April 27

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers of lane closures on State Route 89A east of Sedona at Midgley Bridge (milepost 376) and Oak Creek Bridge (milepost 381) beginning Monday, April 27, and ending Thursday, April 30. The lane closures...

ADOT to limit Oak Creek Canyon parking

Anyone who has driven through Oak Creek Canyon in the summer, especially near Slide Rock State Park, knows that motorists often get very creative when trying to find a free place to park.  Finding those...

A familiar season returns to Oak Creek

It seems as though Arizona has three seasons: Winter, monsoon and construction season. The Arizona Department of Transportation is planning to start road work on State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon on Sunday, Oct. 6. Compounded with ADOT’s...

Tree removal necessary for canyon safety

Those of us who routinely drive in Oak Creek Canyon have noticed for several months trees along State Route 89A marked with pink spray paint or ribbons, generally indicative of trees set to be removed. The Arizona Department of Transportation...

ADOT to remove trees along 89A in canyon

Motorists driving within Oak Creek Canyon as of late may have noticed trees marked with ribbons or spray paint. Arizona Department of Transportation spokesman Ryan Harding said as part of a group of projects to enhance safety and improve...

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