Two major freeway closures are scheduled in the Phoenix area this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The closures and restrictions, which will take place from September 26 to 29, are part of ongoing improvement projects. ADOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time and use detour routes while these restrictions are in effect. Schedules may change if there is rain.
The northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) will be closed between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road in Scottsdale from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday for a widening project. On-ramps at Via De Ventura and 90th Street will also be closed. Drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes such as westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to northbound State Route 51 to reach Loop 101. Northbound traffic exiting at Shea Boulevard can travel west to northbound Scottsdale Road. Additionally, the southbound Loop 101 frontage road will be closed between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Raintree Drive from Friday night until Saturday morning for sign work.
Another closure affects the westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway), which will be shut down between Arizona Avenue and Price Road in Chandler from Friday night through early Monday morning for bridge work related to a widening project. On-ramps at Gilbert, Cooper, and McQueen roads will also be closed during this period. Suggested detours include using westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) or exiting the Santan Freeway ahead of the closure to use Pecos or Germann roads. Arizona Avenue will also be closed in both directions at Loop 202 from late Friday until Saturday evening.
There will also be lane reductions on southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) between University Drive and Broadway Road in Tempe from Friday night until early Saturday afternoon for maintenance work. The on-ramp at University Drive and off-ramp at Broadway Road will be closed.
ADOT states that these projects are part of the Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County, which includes constructing new freeways, adding lanes, and other improvements across the Phoenix area. Funding for most current projects comes partly from Proposition 400, a sales tax approved by county voters in 2004. Last November, voters approved Proposition 479, extending this half-cent tax to support future transportation initiatives.
For up-to-date highway conditions, travelers can visit ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at AZ511.gov or use the az511 app available for Apple or Android devices.
“Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors,” said an ADOT spokesperson.
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