Weekend freeway closures are back in metro Phoenix. Here's what to know

Kye Graves, Arizona Republic
Updated ·4 min read

Following a week of no highway improvement projects because of the holiday weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation is back in full swing with a slew of closures and restrictions for Valley freeways this weekend.

Notable closures will be seen along stretches of Interstates 10 and 17, 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 always be checked at az511.gov to stay up to date.

Westbound I-10 closed between US 60 and 32nd Street

Details: Westbound Interstate 10 will be closed between U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) and 32nd Street as part of the ongoing I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.

The following ramps will be closed:

  • Westbound U.S. 60 ramps to westbound I-10.

  • Westbound U.S. 60 on-ramps at McClintock Drive, Rural Road and Mill Avenue.

  • Westbound I-10 on-ramps at Elliot and Baseline roads.

  • Southbound State Route 143 on-ramp at University Drive.

  • Westbound I-10 off-ramp at 40th Street (several weeks beginning June 3 at 12:01 a.m.).

When: 10 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 4 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Alternate routes: Motorists are advised to expect heavy traffic delays. Westbound I-10 drivers can use eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) or eastbound U.S. 60 to northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to get past the closure.

Those heading to the West Valley can use west/northbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) to reach I-10 near 59th Avenue.

Northbound I-17 closed between Thunderbird Road and Loop 101

Details: Northbound Interstate 17 will be closed between Thunderbird Road and Loop 101 for a pavement improvement project.

The northbound I-17 on-ramps at Dunlap Avenue, Peoria Avenue and Cactus Road will be closed.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Alternate routes: Drivers can use State Route 51 to westbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) to get to I-17 past the closure. Northbound I-17 can exit ahead of the closure and take northbound 19th Avenue.

Eastbound Loop 202 closed between Priest Drive and Loop 101

Details: Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) will be closed between Priest Drive and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) in the Tempe area for a pavement improvement project.

The eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp via northbound State Route 143 will be closed (eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard on-ramp to Loop 202).

When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Alternate routes: Eastbound I-10 to eastbound U.S. 60 can be used as a detour.

Westbound US 60 closed between Mesa Drive and Loop 101

Details: Westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) will be closed between Mesa Drive and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) for a pavement improvement project.

The following ramps will be closed:

  • Westbound U.S. 60 on-ramps at Gilbert Road, Stapley Drive, McClintock Drive, Rural Road and Mill Avenue.

  • Westbound I-10 between U.S. 60 and 32nd Street.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Alternate routes: Westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain or Santan freeways) can be used as alternate routes. Drivers can exit ahead of the closure and take Southern Avenue or Baseline Road to travel beyond the closure.

Westbound Loop 303 closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway

Details: Westbound Loop 303 will be closed between Interstate 17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway for new interchange construction.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3.

Alternate routes: Westbound State Route 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway can be used to travel past the closure.

Eastbound Loop 303 closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17

Details: Eastbound Loop 303 will be closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and Interstate 17.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Alternate routes: Northbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to eastbound State Route 74 can be used to travel beyond the closure.

I-10 narrowed to one lane in both directions between Verrado Way and SR 85

Details: Interstate 10 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions in areas between Verrado Way and State Route 85 in Buckeye for a widening project.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 2, to 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3, and 9 p.m. Saturday, June 3, to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4.

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