Arizona drivers planning weekend trips should be on alert as the Arizona Department of Transportation announced that multiple major freeways will be closed across metro Phoenix due to scheduled improvement projects.
"Closures or lane restrictions are scheduled along several Phoenix-area freeways this weekend," ADOT said in a travel advisory. "Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these improvement project restrictions."
For real-time highway conditions, visit 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 Aug. 28-31.
Westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
What: Closure
When: From 10 p.m. Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31
Where: Between 51st and 75th avenues
Why: Widening
project
Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using westbound Bell Road or Union Hills Drive to travel beyond the closure.
Note: The eastbound Loop 101 ramps to north- and southbound Interstate 17 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Aug. 30 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31. Consider exiting ahead of the ramp closures and using alternate routes to reach I-17.
Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)
What: Closure
When: From 10 p.m. Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31
Where: Between Gilbert Road and Arizona Avenue
Why: Widening project
Detours: Consider using westbound Pecos or Germann roads to travel beyond the closure. Westbound U.S. 60 Superstition Freeway is an alternate freeway route.
Note: Westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at San Tan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road also closed.
State Route 347
What: Narrowed to one lane in both directions
When: From 8 p.m. Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31
Where: Between Casa Blanca Road and Mammoth Way
Why: For paving
Note: Allow extra time and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
Eastbound Interstate 10
What: Closure
When: From 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 29
Where: Eastbound I-10 off-ramp and westbound on-ramp at Jackrabbit Trail
Why: Start of interchange reconstruction project
Detours: Alternate routes available via the I-10 interchanges at Verrado Way and Perryville Road.
Southbound State Route 51
What: Narrowed to two lanes
When: From 9 p.m. Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31
Where: Between Northern Avenue and Bethany Home Road
Why: Pavement improvement project
Detours: Consider using southbound Interstate 17 as an alternate freeway route to downtown Phoenix
Northbound State Route 51
What: Closure
When: From 9 p.m. Aug. 29 to 12 p.m. Aug. 30
Where: Between Indian School Road and Colter Street
Why: Pavement improvement project
Detours: Consider exiting ahead of the closure and using northbound 16th or 24th streets to travel beyond the closure.
Notes: Northbound SR 51 on-ramps at McDowell and Thomas roads closed. When this closure ends Sunday, northbound SR 51 will be narrowed to the two right lanes around the clock near Camelback Road for ongoing pavement improvement work. Consider using northbound I-17.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Allow extra travel time with these weekend Arizona freeway closures
