This weekend's Mesa Marathon is setting the stage for a bevy of road closures and traffic delays throughout the East Valley, particularly around TPC Scottsdale where the WM Phoenix Open is also drawing crowds. According to azfamily.com, the race, which begins near Usery Mountain Regional Park and concludes at Riverview Park, will have streets closing starting at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, causing a ripple effect of traffic restrictions.
While the Mesa Marathon is in full swing, certain Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) ramps will be closed. With heavy delays anticipated especially on Loop 202 ramps at Dobson Road, due to the race, planning is advisable. The Arizona Department of Transportation cautions drivers to expect slowdowns in proximity to the course.
Mesa's Transportation Department is providing one-on-one route planning to help locals and visitors navigate the detours. They can be reached at (480) 644-4882 or via email at [email protected]. For a visual guide, an interactive map detailing road closures and the marathon's path is available online.
As the marathon progresses, street reopenings will occur in stages, with all routes set to be open by 2:00 p.m. Residents looking for information or seeking detour advice can access the city's interactive map at gis.mesaaz.gov/mesamarathon or reach out directly for personal assistance. For real-time highway conditions, ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information system at az511.gov and the AZ511 app are available sources for updates.
