PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation will close some freeways for the weekend of March 17-20. Drivers in the Valley should expect some delays and plan alternate routes.
Eastbound US 60 closed between McClintock Drive and Country Club Drive from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 20) for a pavement improvement project.
- Detours:
- Consider using eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain or Santan freeways) as alternate freeway routes.
- Eastbound US 60 drivers can consider exiting ahead of the closure and using eastbound Baseline Road or Southern Avenue to travel beyond the closure.
- Ramp Closures:
- Both Loop 101 ramps to eastbound US 60 closed.
- Eastbound US 60 on-ramps at Mill Avenue and Rural Road also closed.
Southbound I-17 closed between Pinnacle Peak Road and Union Hills Drive from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 20) for a pavement improvement project.
- Detours:
- Southbound I-17 drivers should consider exiting in advance of the closure and using alternate routes, including southbound 19th Avenue, to reach eastbound Loop 101 or continue south to travel beyond closure.
- Ramp Closures:
- Both Loop 101 ramps to southbound I-17 closed.
- Southbound I-17 ramps to Loop 101 closed. Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Jomax and Happy Valley roads also closed.
Westbound Interstate 10 on-ramp at 40th Street closed from March 18 to May 8.
- Detours:
- Consider using westbound I-10 on-ramp to 32nd Street
Westbound I-10 narrowed to one lane between two miles east of Watson Road to one mile west of Miller Road from 9 p.m. Friday to noon Sunday (March 19) for a widening project.
As always, please stay alert and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones.
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