What to know about Phoenix-area weekend travel: Portions of I-17, Loop 101 and SR 143 to close
Phoenix-area motorists should expect some major freeway closures if they are out enjoying the sunshine (and a few clouds) this weekend.
The Arizona Department of Transportation urged motorists to allow for extra travel time and to drive on the primary detours. Drivers should also double-check the timing of the closures.
Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
For real-time highway conditions, drivers should check az511.gov, the az511 app or call 511.
Here are the freeway closures to know about for Feb. 28 through March 3.
When: 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Where: Closed between State Route 74 and Loop 303 in north Phoenix.
Detour: Take westbound SR 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway and eastbound Loop 303. Do not detour on streets in the Anthem area that are not designed for highway traffic.
When: 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Where: Closed between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive and Pima Road in north Scottsdale.
Consider: Alternate freeway routes include northbound State Route 51.
When: 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Where: Closed between 35th Avenue and Interstate 17.
Exit: Ahead of the closure and use alternate routes.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday.
Where: Closed between Interstate 10 and Loop 202.
Detour: Continue west to eastbound Loop 202 to reach southbound State Route 74. Travelers going to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can use the airport's west entrance at Buckeye Road.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Closures for Phoenix-area drivers on I-17, Loop 101 and SR 143
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