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This weekend in the Valley of the Sun there aren’t much traffic restrictions to report. With Christopher Columbus Day upon us, it appears to be smooth sailing! I know, I know . . . many of you are clearly disappointed!
For those of you who are actually happy about the news – and want the details, let me see if I can break this down for you – I 17 and Loop 101 – bad! Actually, it’s just the 101 ramps at the 1 17 that will be closed from midnight tonight until 7:00 am on Sunday (use 19th and 35th Ave as detours).
This ADOT report is almost complete, except for one additional speed bump . . . northbound I 17 will be narrowed to one lane between Rose Garden and Pinnacle Peak. So, if you are trying to go north out of town, well, it may be a little trying. However, other than that . . . if you happen to get caught up in a traffic jam this particular weekend, it won’t be ADOT’s doing!
So if you were thinking about taking a leisurely drive to soak up the desert scenery, go right ahead – THIS IS THE WEEKEND to do it! May I suggest that while you are warming the car up this weekend, that we take a moment to thank ADOT for leaving most of our roads intact for the next couple of days (oh yes, and Christopher Columbus too – big day for the old explorer this coming Monday) – then get behind the wheel, buckle up, plan ahead, & please everyone – drive safely.
As always, if there is any assistance that you need – don’t hesitate to give me a call
Good news for drivers: Light weekend for construction work
PHOENIX —After several busy weekends of Valley freeway projects, drivers will get a break this weekend with only two scheduled overnight restrictions. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) urges everyone to buckle up, drive safely and slow down through construction zones.
- Northbound I-17 narrowed to one lane overnight between Rose Garden Lane and Pinnacle Peak Road from midnight to 7 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 12) for freeway widening. DETOUR: Please slow down and merge safely in the work zone.
- Both Loop 101 ramps to northbound I-17 closed overnight from midnight to 7 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 12) for freeway widening. DETOUR: Drivers should use 19th and 35th avenues as alternate routes.
Valley drivers can now use new carpool lanes that opened this week along State Route 51. The northbound HOV lane runs between Shea Boulevard and Greenway Road , while the southbound HOV lane runs between Bell Road and Shea Boulevard . The project that extends the HOV lanes north to Loop 101 will be complete later this fall.
During weekday morning and afternoon rush hour periods, carpool lanes can be used by buses, motorcycles, approved alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles, or vehicles carrying two or more people. The weekday rush hour times are 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. The carpool lanes are open to all vehicles at all other times, including weekends.
For a complete listing of freeway and highway 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.
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