Grand Canyon Times

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced that northbound State Route 143 will be closed between Interstate 10 and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) from 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 7. This closure is due to a traffic shift. Additional closures will affect the area during this period.

The eastbound I-10 ramp to northbound SR 143, as well as northbound 48th Street between Broadway Road and I-10, will be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 4, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 7. The westbound I-10 ramps to northbound SR 143 will be closed from 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 7. Furthermore, the northbound SR 143 on-ramp at University Drive will be closed from 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 7.

Motorists are advised to take a detour via eastbound US 60 to northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway), then to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to access westbound I-10. For airport access, use the Sky Harbor Boulevard entrance from westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway).

ADOT emphasized, "The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to use designated detours when there are closures on state highways. Schedules can quickly change because of weather and other unforeseen situations. For the most up-to-date information, we encourage you to download the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project’s free mobile app, TheCurve or visit the Alerts section of the project website before you travel."

This closure is part of the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project, which is identified in the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Regional Transportation Plan. The project is funded by a half-cent sales tax approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004 through Proposition 400. This initiative aims to reduce travel times on I-10 during peak hours, improve airport access, support ridesharing and transit, and prepare the region for future growth.

ADOT advises reviewing schedules frequently as they may change due to weather or other conditions. For more information about other weekend closures or restrictions, visit the project website.