Drivers navigating the Phoenix area this weekend should be ready for a shake-up in their usual routes. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is putting the brakes on certain freeway sections to pave the way for improvements. From June 7-10, those traveling northbound on I-17 and Loop 101, as well as both directions on Interstate 10, will need to reroute their journeys.
According to ADOT's announcement, northbound I-17 will be shut down from Happy Valley Road to Loop 303 starting 10 p.m. Friday and lasting until 5 a.m. Monday. The detour for northbound I-17 is clear: Drivers are to swing west on Happy Valley Road, head north on Lake Pleasant Parkway, then catch the eastbound Loop 303 back to I-17. Meanwhile, a little more west, Loop 101 will close from Warner Road to US 60, encouraging drivers to consider I-10 as an alternate freeway or local roads like Dobson and McClintock.
Not to be left out, Interstate 10 will also see lanes reduced near the Broadway Curve – an essential juncture for airport access. From Friday night through early Monday, traveling through this area will require patience and perhaps some creative detouring via local routes clearly signed for drivers. These restrictions are part of the broader efforts under the Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County, funded by Proposition 400, that aims to keep this desert metropolis moving smoothly.
For those seeking the most current travel information, running into roadblocks should not be a surprise. Real-time updates can be found on the az511 website or by using the az511 app – tools that can help navigate the closures. Remember, with the hot Arizona sun overhead, construction schedules can change, so staying informed is crucial for a hassle-free drive during this improvement works.
