This weekend's roadwork on Loop 101 in the West Valley is sure to tangle traffic, as construction on the freeway will lead to significant closures and lane restrictions. According to ABC15, the eastbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway ramps to Interstate 17 will be closed from Friday night until Saturday. This comes as part of the ongoing project to widen Loop 101, necessitating that drivers plan ahead and consider other paths of travel.
The stretch of Loop 101 between 71st Avenue and Union Hills Drive is also slated for lane reductions, going down to just two lanes in each direction starting at 11 p.m. Friday. The narrowing of lanes is expected to persist until 11 p.m. Saturday, urging motorists to allow for extra travel time and approach the area with caution. If drivers require access to I-17 from eastbound Loop 101, diversions via 35th Avenue to Deer Valley Road, Union Hills Drive, or Bell Road are recommended. These closures and detours are part of the same widening project referenced by AZFamily in their coverage.
The inconvenience doesn't end there. Spillover disruptions will affect those using I-17 near the Durango Curve. The 19th Avenue southbound on-ramp to I-17 will also be off-limits to drivers from 9 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday as crews work on barrier wall repair. As an alternative route, the southbound frontage road to Seventh Avenue is advised as a way to re-enter I-17.
Additionally, those accustomed to traveling on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will face closures in both directions at the Loop 101 Pima Freeway during early weekend hours. The boulevard is scheduled to be shut down from Friday at 9 p.m. until Saturday at 8 a.m. to facilitate bridge widening operations. Detours around the closed segment will be accessible via the north- or southbound Loop 101 frontage roads, with entrances and exits at Bell Road and Raintree Drive respectively.
For those seeking a visual guide to navigate through these disruptions, a full map of closures and detours can be found by clicking here. As the Valley anticipates these changes, patience will be as vital as alertness behind the wheel. With thoughtful planning, travelers can minimize delays and safely reach their destinations during this extensive infrastructure overhaul.
