Metro Phoenix residents should prepare for lengthy weekend travel times on Valley freeways as the Arizona Department of Transportation announced closures and lane restrictions for multiple improvement projects.
Whether you are planning to celebrate downtown at the Phoenix Pride Festival or have fun at the Arizona State Fair in central Phoenix, "drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions," ADOT stated in a media advisory.
With rainy weather forecast for the weekend in metro Phoenix, ADOT also reminded drivers that the schedules for closures and lane restrictions are subject to change due to weather or other factors.
As always, real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT's
Arizona Traveler Information site at AZ511.gov, the az511 app or by calling 511.
Here are the scheduled closures for the weekend of Oct. 9-12.
Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
What: Closure
When: From 10 p.m. Oct. 9 to 5 a.m. Oct. 12
Where: Between 75th and 51st avenues
Why: Widening project
Detour: Consider using Union Hills Drive to connect with Loop 101 at 51st or 35th avenues.
Notes: Eastbound Loop 101 ramps closed at Bell Road, Union Hills Drive and the “Texas U-turn” ramp near Union Hills Drive.
Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)
What: Closure
When: From 10 p.m. Oct. 9 to 5 a.m. Oct. 12
Where: Between Arizona Avenue and Gilbert Road
Why: Widening project
Detour: Consider using Chandler Boulevard or Germann Road to connect with Loop 202.
Notes: Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramps closed at Price, Dobson and Alma School roads. Southbound Loop 101 ramp to eastbound Loop 202 HOV ramp closed.
Northbound State Route 51
What: Closure
When: From 9 p.m. Oct. 9 to 5 a.m. Oct. 12
Where: Between Indian School Road and Glendale Avenue
Why: Pavement improvement projects
Detour: Consider using 16th or 24th streets.
Notes: Northbound SR 51 on-ramps closed at McDowell and Thomas roads.
State Route 347
What: Narrowed to one lane in both directions
When: From 8 p.m. Oct. 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10
Where: Between the city of Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road
Why: For paving
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