TOP-OF-THE-WORLD, Ariz. — U.S. Route 60 was reopened Thursday afternoon after crews managed to clear extensive flooding and debris fall that was caused by monsoon rain.
Both directions of the highway were closed for several days between Superior and Miami after the department received reports of standing water, rocks, and boulders on it, ADOT said.
About 169 truckloads of rock were hauled in to fix the roadway and more than 2,000 cubic yards of boulders were placed along the road where it borders the Bloody Tank Wash west of Miami, according to ADOT.
Crews also removed damaged guardrails and clear debris from the drainage system to reduce the risk of future flood damage, officials said.
The closure greatly affected the town of Top-Of-The-World, which sits between Superior and Miami.
ADOT urged drivers to navigate the area carefully because of the potential for future flooding.
Traffic restrictions are also expected in the future.
Real-time road conditions can be found on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information website, by calling 511, and through the department's Twitter account.
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