Phoenix Freeway Closures and Lane Restrictions: November 15-18 Updates

Phoenix Freeway Closures and Lane Restrictions: November 15-18 Updates

November 14, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Phoenix Freeway Closures and Lane Restrictions: Nov. 15-18

This weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will implement closures and lane restrictions on various Phoenix-area freeways. Here are the key details for drivers:

  1. Eastbound I-10

    • Lanes: Reduced to two lanes (right lanes closed)
    • Location: Between the I-17 “Split” near Sky Harbor Airport and US 60 (Superstition Freeway)
    • Timing: 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday (Nov. 18)
    • Impact: Expect on- and off-ramp closures in the area starting at 8 p.m. Friday. All east- and westbound I-10 ramps to eastbound US 60 will be closed. The southbound I-17 ramp to eastbound I-10 is also closed.
    • Detour: Use eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to southbound Loop 101 or westbound US 60.

  2. Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)

    • Status: Closed
    • Location: Between McQueen and Cooper roads in the southeast Valley
    • Timing: 11:59 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday (Nov. 16)
    • Purpose: Sign structure removal for a widening project.
    • Impact: Westbound Loop 202 HOV lane closed between Cooper and McQueen roads.
    • Detour: Use Pecos or Germann roads.

  3. Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)

    • Status: Closed
    • Location: Between Cooper and McQueen roads
    • Timing: 11:59 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday (Nov. 17)
    • Purpose: Sign structure removal.
    • Impact: Eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane closed between McQueen and Cooper roads.
    • Detour: Use Pecos or Germann roads.
  4. State Route 87
    • Status: Narrowed to one lane in both directions
    • Location: Between McDowell Road and Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills
    • Timing: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 17)
    • Purpose: Event preparations for Ironman Arizona.
    • Impact: Westbound McKellips Road closed between Loop 202 and Alma School Road. Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McKellips Road is restricted.
    • Detour: Use eastbound Shea Boulevard from Loop 101 in Scottsdale to SR 87 in Fountain Hills.

Note: Schedules may change due to weather or other factors. For real-time conditions, visit ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov or call 511.

Stay informed and plan your travels accordingly.