Large Boulder Causes Issues on SR 77 in Arizona

December 1, 2016 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Large Boulder Causes Issues on SR 77 in Arizona
Massive boulder delays re-opening of ADOT's SR 77

Massive boulder delays re-opening of ADOT's SR 77

Arizona DOT is undertaking a project to remove hazardous rock formations above Highway 77 between the towns of Globe and Winkelman, AZ (east of Phoenix). On November 29/30, The blasting work inadvertently dislodged an 18 foot boulder from about 150 feet above the roadway. The highway was closed at the time for the blasting operation, but it did take crews longer than planned to clear the road as a result of having to break up the massive boulder. [Source: Read more in the ADOT Press Release. Image: ADOT]

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