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11 hours ago
- General
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Portion of eastbound I-10 near Van Buren Street blocked for 'law enforcement situation'
Commuters on their way to work may encounter a traffic backup. The left lanes of eastbound Interstate 10 near Van Buren Street were blocked due to a "law enforcement situation," the Arizona Department of Transportation said. ADOT posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, about the blockage just after 6 a.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed they were at the scene. "It is an active investigation with limited information," DPS told The Arizona Republic in an email. There was no estimated time for the lanes to reopen. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. This is a developing story. Check back on for more details. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Eastbound I-10 and Van Buren Street closure due to police situation
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
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Portions of several freeways in metro Phoenix will close this weekend: What to know
A few closures and lane restrictions were scheduled for the weekend due to improvement projects along parts of Phoenix-area freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The right lanes of the east and westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed near 51st Avenue all weekend while the westbound Loop 202 was scheduled to be closed May 31 between Gilbert and Cooper roads. The northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramp to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) was expected to be closed overnight June 1 to June 2. Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detours as needed, ADOT said. Schedules were subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. Here's what you need to know about traffic closures from May 30 through June 2. The right lanes near 51st Avenue will be closed 10 p.m. May 30 to 5 a.m. June 2 for bridge work, ADOT confirmed. Plan for 51st Avenue to be closed in both directions at Loop 101. Detours: Consider using other nearby cross streets including 35th or 59th avenues. Westbound Loop 202 will be closed between Gilbert and Cooper roads from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 for work on a widening project, ADOT said. Westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will be closed, along with the westbound Loop 202 frontage road between Lindsay and Gilbert roads. The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane will additionally be closed between Cooper and Gilbert roads, ADOT confirmed. Detours: Consider using westbound Pecos or Germann roads to travel beyond the closure or taking westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway). The northbound Loop 101 ramp to westbound Loop 202 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. June 1 to 4 a.m. June 2 for pavement maintenance, according to ADOT. Detours: Drivers can consider traveling onto eastbound Loop 202 and exiting at Dobson Road before turning to enter westbound Loop 202. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix area freeways affected by closures this weekend: What to know
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
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What to know about the Greer Fire in eastern Arizona that has consumed 7,052 acres
A wind-driven fire that started on the west side of Country Road 1120 in Greer May 13 has grown to over 7,000 acres, according to InciWeb, a federal wildlife tracker. The blaze continued to be fueled by high winds and drought-stricken fuels along with terrain challenges, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said in a Facebook post. A "go" status was set residents south of State Route 260 and west of River Road, InciWeb said. All Eagar residents south of SR 260 between River Road and the SR 260/State Route 180 junction were in "set status." More than 400 personnel were assigned to fight the fire including hotshot crews, hand crews, two state task forces of engines, local cooperator engines, water tenders, and dozers, the forestry department said. Here's the latest information that evacuees need to know. State Route 260 was closed in both directions between milepost 380 and milepost 394 near Greer, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. State Route 261 is closed from State Route 260 to the point of Pine Mountain, ADOT said. There was no estimated time for reopening these highways. For real time traffic updates, drivers can visit AZ 511, download the AZ 511 mobile app or call 511. Mandatory "go" evacuations were issued for residents south of SR 260 and west of River Road. A "set" notification was initiated for all Eagar residents south of SR 260 and between River Road and the SR 260/180 junction. Residents were advised to be prepared to evacuate if necessary, according to a Facebook post by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. A shelter was opened at the Apache County Fairgrounds in St. Johns. The fairgrounds have the capacity to house small and large animals. The Alpine Community has opened a shelter at a Community Center in Alpine. Cots, blankets and food were available for those who had been evacuated, according to Apache County Office of Emergency Management's website. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has activated a wildfire smoke forecast for the Greer Fire. The ADEQ said Eagar and Springville residents could expect light to moderate impacts from wildfire smoke dispersing to the northeast. The ADEQ added that light overnight smoke should impact areas adjacent to the fire site, and smoke will disperse to the east or northeast in the afternoon of May 15. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has now burned over 7,052 acres
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
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These Phoenix-area Loop 101 on- and off-ramps are closing for 2 months: What you need to know
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced some ramp closures, each for about two months, along the West Valley's Loop 101 as part of a Loop 101 widening project between 75th Avenue and Interstate 17. Those closures include: Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 35th Avenue that started May 13. Westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue and eastbound Loop 101 at 59th Avenue that will start May 20. Eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue that will start May 27. The Loop 101 widening project between 75th Avenue and I-17 began in 2024 as a way to improve the flow of traffic on Loop 101 and the cross streets by adding one general purpose lane in each direction. ADOT encouraged drivers to use caution, prepare to slow down and merge safely when traveling through any work zones. For real time highway conditions, drivers can visit AZ 511, download the AZ511 app or call 511. This Gilbert closure was scheduled to begin 10 p.m. May 13 and last about 60 days. Detour: ADOT encouraged drivers to use the on-ramp at 27th Avenue or 51st Avenue to access westbound Loop 101. This Deer Valley closure was scheduled to begin 10 p.m. May 20 and last about 60 days. Detour: Drivers were encouraged to consider using the westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue, then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue, ADOT said. This closure was scheduled to begin 10 p.m. May 20 and last about 60 days. Detour: ADOT encouraged drivers to consider using eastbound Union Hills Drive to 51st Avenue to access eastbound Loop 101. The closure was scheduled to begin May 27 and last about 60 days. Detour: Drivers were encouraged to consider using the eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue, then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue, ADOT said. Uncertain future: Traffic in this Phoenix suburb is already at a standstill. Now a freeway project is in limbo This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix-area ramp closures due to Loop 101 widening project
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
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Watch for weekend road closures in Phoenix area: Parts of Loop 101, Loop 202, I-10 to shut down
The Arizona Department of Transportation will shut down portions of Loop 101, Loop 202 and Interstate 10 over the weekend for improvements to freeways. ADOT encouraged drivers to allow for more time while driving through closures and to plan on using alternative routes and detours. ADOT said the closures were part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project and a widening project. For real-time traffic updates, drivers can check AZ 511, download the AZ 511 mobile app or call 511. Schedules were subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. Here are the freeway closures from May 9 through May 12. The closure will begin 10 p.m. May 9 and will end 10 p.m. May 10. The closure in Phoenix is for electrical work as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. The southbound Interstate 17 ramp to eastbound I-10 at the Split interchange near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was also scheduled to be closed. Eastbound on-ramps at 24th Street, 32nd Street and 40th Street to the eastbound Interstate 10 off ramp at Broadway Road were scheduled to be closed between 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 p.m. May 10. ADOT also reminded drivers that northbound 48th Street will be closed between Broadway Road and Interstate 10 between 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 p.m. May 10. Detours: Eastbound I-10 traffic can detour northbound to SR 143 and use eastbound Loop 202 at Red Mountain Freeway to southbound Loop 101 at Price Freeway. Drivers can then either use westbound Loop 202 at Santan Freeway or westbound U.S. 60 to reach Interstate 10. Drivers in the West Valley could also consider using southbound or eastbound Loop 202 at South Mountain Freeway to reach I-10 in the Chandler area. The closure will last between 10 p.m. May 9 and 5 a.m. May 10 and will be closed for a sign structure removal as part of the widening project. Detours: ADOT encouraged drivers to consider using 35th Avenue to reach either eastbound Deer Valley Road or eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach I-17. The closure was scheduled between 10 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. May 10 for work on signs as part of the widening project. Detour: Drivers were encouraged to consider exiting at Cactus Road. These roads in the southeast Valley were scheduled to be narrowed as part of the widening project. ADOT encouraged drivers to allow extra time for travel. ADOT also reminded drivers that the westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at McQueen Road will be closed for two months starting 11:30 p.m. May 11 and was scheduled to reopen in mid-July. Detours: Drivers were encouraged to consider using the westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Cooper Road or Arizona Avenue. Heading to Flagstaff from Phoenix? Be prepared for a traffic change along Interstate 17 This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix-area weekend freeway closures and detours for May 9 to May 12
