Heading to Flagstaff or the Grand Canyon any time soon? Drivers traveling US 89 near Cameron in northern Arizona should allow extra travel time, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. A paving project along an eight-mile section of US 89, about 60 miles north of Flagstaff, is causing delays.

ADOT reports motorists may be delayed between 45 minutes to one hour. Flaggers will guide vehicles through the work zone. Restrictions are expected from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Thursday, Aug. 7 this week and Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 next week.

According to ADOT, here’s what they’re going to do through Cameron:

•  Expand US 89 from two lanes to four
•  Construct a roundabout where US 89 meets SR 64 Build two new bridges over the Little Colorado River, and remove the existing one
•  Put in sidewalks and lighting on highway
•  Install four lighted pedestrian/livestock underpasses

For the most current information about highway closures and restrictions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow us on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 5-1-1.