Phoenix Freeway Closures Bring Weekend Detours

PHOENIX — Phoenix freeway closures will affect SR 51, I-10 and both Loop 202 corridors Nov. 13–16, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Restrictions run Nov. 13–16, with additional closures and lane reductions on Loop 303, Interstate 17 and State Route 347.

SR 51: Southbound lanes close between Northern and Highland avenues from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. On-ramps from 32nd Street through Bethany Home Road also close. Use southbound 16th Street to Highland Avenue or Indian School Road.

I-10: Westbound lanes close between Loop 303 and Verrado Way from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. On-ramps from Loop 303 through Jackrabbit Trail also close. ADOT recommends westbound Yuma Road.

Loop 202, Santan: Westbound lanes close between Williams Field and Gilbert roads during the same period. On-ramps from Higley through Lindsay roads also close. Alternatives include Williams Field Road to Gilbert Road or Higley Road to Germann Road.

Loop 303: Eastbound lanes close between 43rd Avenue and I-17 from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. Use northbound 43rd Avenue to eastbound Dove Valley Road. Westbound traffic narrows to one lane.

I-17: Northbound traffic narrows to two lanes between Loop 101 and Pinnacle Peak Road during the same period. All Loop 101 ramps connecting to I-17 close. Use 19th or 35th avenues toward Pinnacle Peak Road or Union Hills Drive.

Loop 202, Red Mountain: Eastbound lanes close between SR 143 and Loop 101 from 2 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday. Westbound lanes close between Loop 101 and Van Buren Street during those hours Sunday. Detours use SR 143, I-10, U.S. 60 and Loop 101.

SR 347: Northbound traffic narrows to one lane between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road from 8 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Saturday.

ADOT advises drivers navigating Phoenix freeway closures to allow extra travel time. Weather or other factors could change restriction schedules.