Freeway Restrictions in Phoenix Valley (Oct 3 – 6)

Well, let’s see – It appears that as the valley’s triple digit heat index begins to dwindle . . . so does the number of ADOT project areas on our local roadways!

Closures you ask?  There are only two this weekend – and are confined to SR 51 Southbound near the 101 and I 17, both north and southbound between, Dunlap Ave and Thunderbird Road.  So simply plan ahead for a little detour and you should be fine!

The impact of the remainder of work will result in narrowing of lanes out in the west side of town on the I 10 (street details below/or on the attached map), so you may need to slow down or may experience some delays – depending on traffic volume.  The good news is the the road is still open for use.

So another weekend in the Valley of the Sun is here.  If business is in your travel plans this weekend – or you just would like to escape to the pines – please plan ahead, buckle up and drive carefully! Have a wonderful weekend no matter what you do!

Weekend freeway restrictions in Phoenix area

(Oct. 3-6); watch for I-17, SR 51 closures

PHOENIX – Drivers in the Phoenix area are encouraged to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes this weekend if their travel plans include some stretches of State Route 51 and Interstates 10 and 17.  The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) says freeway improvement projects will require closures or lane restrictions in the following locations:

• Southbound State Route 51 closed between Loop 101 and Shea Boulevard from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (Oct. 6) for carpool lane construction.  Loop 101 ramps to southbound SR 51 also closed.  DETOUR:  Use Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard as alternate southbound routes.  The southbound SR 51 on-ramp at Shea Boulevard will be open.

• Northbound Interstate 17 closed between Dunlap Avenue and Thunderbird Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 4) for pavement improvements. Southbound Interstate 17 closed between Thunderbird Road and Dunlap Avenue from 9 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 5) for pavement improvements.  DETOUR:  Exit ahead of closure and use 19th or 35th avenues as alternate routes.

• Westbound Interstate 10 narrowed to one lane overnight between 91st and 99th avenues from 11 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 4) for widening project.  DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in work zone.

• Eastbound Interstate 10 narrowed to one lane overnight between 107th and 99th avenues from 11 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 5) for widening project.  DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in work zone.

For a complete listing of highway and freeway closures or restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is coordinating freeway improvements throughout the Phoenix area.  These projects, including new freeways, additional lanes and interchanges, quiet rubberized asphalt, new landscaping and more, are included in the 20-year Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County .  More than $15 billion in comprehensive, diverse transportation improvements are funded in the plan through a voter-approved sales tax.  More information about ADOT’s work as part of the Regional Transportation Plan is available at www.ValleyFreeways.com.