Plans to travel this weekend? These Phoenix-area freeways will be closed
Even with the forecast calling for more rain this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation has released its busy list of upcoming closures and restrictions for Valley highways beginning Friday night.
Notable closures will be seen along stretches of interstates 17 and 10, the U.S. 60, and loops 202 and 303.
ADOT advised drivers to allow for extra time and plan alternate routes. Drivers should be prepared to slow down and merge safely when venturing through work zones.
Travel and roadway conditions can be checked at az511.gov.
Southbound I-17 closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue
Details: Southbound I-17 will be closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue for a pavement improvement project.
The following ramps will be closed:
Both Loop 101 ramps to southbound I-17.
Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Union Hills Drive and Bell Road.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Exit prior to the closure and use local routes, southbound 19th or 35th avenues, to travel beyond.
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Eastbound US 60 closed between Higley Road and Loop 202 in Mesa
Details: Eastbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) will be closed between Higley Road and Loop 202 (SuperRedTan Interchange) in Mesa for a pavement improvement project.
The on-ramps at Val Vista Drive and Greenfield Road will be closed.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain or Santan freeways) can be used to travel beyond.
Baseline Road and Southern Avenue can be used as local detour routes.
Southbound Loop 202 closed between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue
Details: Southbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) will be closed between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue for bridge maintenance.
The southbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lower Buckeye Road will be closed.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 30.
Alternate Routes: Southbound 51st Avenue.
Westbound I-10 off and on-ramps at Broadway Road closed
Details: The westbound I-10 off and on-ramps at Broadway Road will be closed for lane striping.
Westbound Broadway Road will also be closed between Priest Drive and 52nd Street.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 4 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Alternate Routes: Local routes will be in place such as northbound Priest Drive, westbound University Drive and southbound State Route 143.
Eastbound Loop 303 closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17
Details: Eastbound Loop 303 will be closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 for a new interchange project.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 29.
Alternate Routes: Northbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to eastbound State Route 74.
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Westbound Loop 303 closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway
Details: Following the eastbound closure, westbound Loop 303 will be closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29 to 9 a.m. Sunday, July 30.
Alternate Routes: Westbound State Route 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway.
Eastbound I-10 narrowed to three lanes between 32nd and 40th Streets near Sky Harbor Airport
Details: Eastbound I-10 will be narrowed to three lanes between 32nd and 40th Streets near Sky Harbor International Airport for a traffic shift.
The off-ramp at 32nd Street will also be closed.
When: 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 4 a.m. Monday, July 31.
Eastbound I-10 narrowed to three lanes near Elliot Road
Details: Eastbound I-10 will be narrowed to three lanes near Elliot Road for bridge work as part of the ongoing I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
The off-ramp at Elliot Road will be closed.
When: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix-area weekend freeway closures and restrictions
