Freeway Restrictions in the Phoenix Valley (Oct 24-27)

If your looking for a little respite from ADOT work over this weekend . . . bad news, it’s just not going to happen! A far cry from last weekend where the Phoenix Valley roads were pretty much clear.

Most importantly, the DPS speed enforcement cameras (installation started last weekend) are beginning to be installed throughout the valley – and require the road to be closed while the process is underway . . . so you will need to find alternative routes for these affected areas (closures range from 10 p.m. Friday – Sunday 5 a.m.):

• Southbound State Route 51 closed between Glendale  and Thomas Road
• Westbound US 60 closed between Gilbert and Alma School roads
• Westbound I-10 closed between State Route 143 (Hohokam Expressway) and I-17 “Split” interchange near Sky Harbor Airport

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ADOT work in the other affected areas of the valley looks like it will only result in the “watch out/slow down” lane restriction variety (narrowing the freeway to one lane in most cases), and will only impact you if you are a night owl and plan on doing some late night/early morning driving over the weekend (details below on areas and times).  In most cases, ADOT promises the work should be completed no later than 9 a.m. and these roads should be open and clear on Saturday and Sunday!

So, as always, if you are heading out on our roadways this last weekend in October please plan your trip in advance, keep everyone buckled up and comfortable, and drive safely!

Weekend Freeway Restrictions in Phoenix Area (Oct. 24-27)

Installation of DPS speed cameras requires freeway closures

PHOENIX —Several projects to add new lanes and make other improvements along Phoenix area freeways will require closures or lane restrictions this weekend (Oct. 24-27). The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recommends drivers use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has recently begun a project to install speed enforcement cameras along freeways around metro Phoenix . While the Arizona Department of Transportation does not operate this program, ADOT is working with DPS to create safe work zones while crews install the cameras.

To facilitate the safe work zones, occasional restrictions and closures may be necessary to install the camera hardware on freeway shoulders, and to embed loop detectors into the freeway pavement. ADOT will make every effort to keep the public informed when these installation activities affect freeway traffic.

The following closures and restrictions are for freeway construction work:

• Eastbound I-10 closed between I-17 “Stack” interchange and State Route 51 from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) for tunnel maintenance. DETOUR: I-10 traffic can detour on southbound I-17 and reconnect with I-10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport .

• Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) narrowed to one lane between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Via de Ventura from 5 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 26) for rubberized asphalt paving along new carpool lane.  DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone.

• Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) narrowed to one lane between Guadalupe and Baseline roads from 10 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) for carpool lane construction. DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone.

• Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) narrowed to one lane between Ray and Frye roads from 10 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) for carpool lane construction. Southbound off-ramp at Chandler Boulevard closed. DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone.

• Northbound I-17 narrowed to one lane between Union Hills and Yorkshire drives from 10 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 26) for bridge work. Northbound I-17 ramps to Loop 101 closed. DETOUR: Traffic can exit at Yorkshire Drive and use 19th or 27th avenues to access Loop 101.

• Westbound I-10 narrowed to one lane between Avondale Boulevard and Dysart Road from 9 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday (Oct. 27) for freeway widening work. DETOUR: Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone.

The following closures are for DPS speed enforcement camera installation this weekend:

• Southbound State Route 51 closed between Glendale Avenue and Thomas Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25). DETOUR: Traffic will detour along southbound 16th Street .

• Westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) closed between Gilbert and Alma School roads from 10 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 26) and from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday (if needed). DETOUR: Traffic can detour on Baseline Road or Southern Avenue.

• Westbound I-10 closed between State Route 143 (Hohokam Expressway) and I-17 “Split” interchange near Sky Harbor Airport from 10 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday and from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday (if needed). DETOUR: Drivers going to the airport should use alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Eastbound I-10 traffic will detour north on SR 143 and westbound on Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to reconnect with I-10.

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.