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Construction for improvements on State Route 179, An All-American Road, has been divided into two constructions projects.

• Project 1 is the Village of Oak Creek and Coconino National Forest.
• Project 2 is from Back o' Beyond through the “Y” intersection and Brewer Road/SR89A in the City of Sedona.

Two-way traffic and all business access will remain open during the improvement project.

When complete, SR 179 will have:

• One travel lane in each direction.
• 8-foot shoulders that will allow emergency vehicle access and accommodate bicycles.
• Sidewalks and walking paths for a walkable corridor all the way from the Village to the "Y".
• Curb and gutter throughout.
• One ¾-mile passing lane in each direction through the Coconino National Forest, just north of the Village (northbound between MP 307 and 308; southbound between MP 308 and 309)
• Improvements to the Bell Rock Vista scenic pullout and Little Horse trailhead, and the addition of two brand new scenic pullouts with parking (one northbound MP at 308.3 and one southbound MP at 308.5)
• Multiple dedicated turn lanes.
• Raised medians.
• Roundabout intersections where traffic data warrant intersection control.

 Please note: Changes to construction plans can happen frequently due to weather, equipment availability and personnel issues. We try to anticipate construction activities  but changes may occur. Intermittent lane closures, with short delays, may not always be known in advance.

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