All of Hwy. 76 expected to be four lanes in 2017

The widening of State Route 76 from two lanes to four is expected to be complete during 2017.

"Right now we're working on the north side of the barrier between Gird Road and Old Highway 395, and you will be seeing asphalt paving starting next month," said senior construction engineer Dave Cortez. "The plan is to have that paved and open up the westbound lanes from 395 to Mission Road early next year."

That will allow two westbound lanes while the southern part of the road is being finished for the eventual use of both lanes. "From Gird Road to Old Highway 395 we will be working on the eastboun...