Motorists navigating the Broadway Curve on eastbound I-10 are slated for a lane reconfiguration come President's Day, as stated by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Commuters should brace for an adjusted traffic pattern beginning February 19, when the existing lane split between 48th Street and Broadway Road will be shifted to facilitate ongoing improvement work. According to a report by 12 News, the eastbound lanes of I-10 between SR-51 and US-60 will be temporarily closed from the evening of February 16 to the early hours of February 19, to set the stage for these changes.
During the President's Day weekend closure, a variety of on-ramps and off-ramps to eastbound I-10 will also be shut down, including those at Third, Seventh, and Jefferson streets, Buckeye Road, and others noted by the ADOT. The extensive list of closures suggests that detours will be required for the arterial web of Phoenix's freeway system, impacting the flow of its vehicular lifeblood. I-10 Broadway Curve provides alternate routes, advising drivers to use various loops and freeways surrounding the closure to reach their destinations.
Once eastbound I-10 reopens on February 19, the public will drive through a new traffic landscape. "The existing split between 48th Street and Broadway Road will shift with a roadway barrier and work zone in between," according to ADOT's description shared by 12 News. Travelers will have two lanes available to the right of the work zone, while three lanes will remain to the left. Those aiming for US-60 are encouraged to veer into the rightmost lanes before 48th Street to avoid inconvenience.
It's essential for drivers, especially those with daily commutes through this sector, to heed these changes. As the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement project progresses towards its 2024 completion goal, such alterations in the driving environment serve as a reminder that transformation is an inevitable companion of improvement. For those seeking the quickest path, to circumvent these disruptions, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) offers a more direct route from the West Valley to the Southeast Valley, bypassing the heart of the construction tumult.
