State Route 188 has been widened to a multi-lane highway along part of its length. Facebook Link to Facebook in new window.
In 2000, AZ 188 was extended along AZ 88's old route to Globe.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT. Arizona Highway 188 North from Globe to Roosevelt - YouTube
Updated as of Saturday, February 23, 2019 11:55 AMSR 89A from Cave Springs Campground to Flagstaff (mileposts 387-398).SR 288 from SR 188 to Young, (mileposts 252-312).Stay aware of Arizona highway closures, restrictions and conditions on ADOT’s Twitter page @ArizonaDOT, calling 511, using the free ADOT Alerts app available at ADOTAlerts.com and visiting az511.gov.
The Arizona Department of Transportation offers the 511 Traveler Information Service. Vehicle requirements: A high-clearance vehicle is required.
SR 288 from SR 188 to Young, (mileposts 252-312).
Instagram Link to Instagram in new window. Twitter Link to Twitter in new window. The closure spans about 55 miles.
Warning: Back-road travel can be hazardous, so be aware of weather and road conditions.
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Turn right (east) onto FR 143 and continue 28 miles to State Route 188 near Theodore Roosevelt Lake.
Due to the steep grades, the road was never eligible for the federal aid system, so it has always remained a state highway. The closure includes northbound lanes of SR 87 from Gilbert Road to SR 188 and southbound lanes from SR 188 to Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills.
There is no estimated time to reopen any highways and additional closures are possible.Stay in the know about road closures. State Route 188 closed north of Roosevelt Lake : PHOENIX – State Route 188 is closed in both directions north of Roosevelt Lake at milepost 253, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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This 74-mile back road, from State Route 260 near Payson to State Route 188 north of Globe, winds through ponderosa pines and grasslands before shifting abruptly to the saguaros of Arizona’s high desert. The original route was constructed in 1904 as a wagon road, to provide access to Roosevelt Dam during construction of the dam.
Drivers from Payson and northern Arizona can use SR 260 and Interstate 17 … There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.