Federal regulations require that all traffic be stopped in both directions during the blasting.
Blasting will be permitted Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. During rock blasting, the required traffic stoppages may last up to 20 minutes in both directions between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. No lanes will be open during blasting to assure motorist and construction worker safety throughout the rock blasting periods. Motorists may wish to adjust their schedules, particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to avoid delays. In addition, lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. beginning March 12. Occasional closures are also anticipated between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for night work.