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an hour ago
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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
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2 days ago
- Climate
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Heading back from a trip up north? Southbound SR 87 closed due to a brush fire near Payson
Drivers heading back home from a weekend up north should be aware of a road closure on southbound State Route 87 south of Payson. The roadway was blocked at milepost 242 due to a brush fire, according to a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, from the Arizona Department of Transportation. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen, ADOT said. Tonto National Forest fire crews were working on the brush fire with no state resources available at the moment, according to Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Traffic alert: Brush fire closes southbound SR 87 south of Payson
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3 days ago
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Loop 202 on-ramp in southeast Valley now closed for 2 months. What to know
After a Memorial Day weekend break from freeway closures and restrictions, temporary closures and restrictions were planned for the May 30 through June 2 weekend on several Valley freeways and roads. This work included the Loop 202 improvement project, which includes adding and widening lanes, improving pavement, widening overpass bridges and constructing noise walls on parts of the freeway in the southeast Valley. The eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Arizona Avenue in the Chandler area closed on May 28. The closure, as part of a $200 million improvement project, was set to last 60 days. The Arizona Department of Transportation said crews were reconstructing the ramp as part of the Loop 202 widening project. It was scheduled to reopen in late July. When complete, lanes will be added and interchanges improved along 8 miles of Loop 202 between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in Chandler and Gilbert. ADOT suggested drivers use detour routes, entering eastbound Loop 202 at Alma School or McQueen roads. Weekend closures: What to know about freeway closures for the weekend of May 30-June 2, 2025 This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Loop 202 on-ramp in southeast Valley now closed for 2 months
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4 days ago
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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
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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Memorial Day weekend road and highway closures in AZ: Here's what to expect
Memorial Day weekend 2025 will be mostly free from freeway closures and restrictions. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, no full construction or maintenance closures were planned on state highways, including Phoenix-area freeways, starting the afternoon of May 23 and extending until the evening of May 26. The first and last days of the long weekend were expected to be peak travel periods as people road-trip to and from their holiday destinations. ADOT recommended drivers allow extra travel time all weekend, but especially on May 23 and 26. Drivers should always be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones, according to ADOT. Work on the two flex lanes as part of the Interstate 17 Improvement project continued over the holiday weekend between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, north of Phoenix. ADOT said motorists should also be prepared for unscheduled highway closures due to crashes, disabled vehicles or wildfires as well as changing weather conditions, including blowing dust. I-17 news: Traveling between Phoenix and Flagstaff for Memorial Day? It's about to get easier Two Loop 101 ramps closed for two months starting May 19 for reconstruction, according to ADOT. The closures were scheduled to be in effect through Memorial Day weekend. The closures were at the westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue and the eastbound on-ramp at 59th Avenue. ADOT said drivers should plan on using other nearby off- or on-ramps. To accommodate for delays or a change of plans, keep an emergency travel kit in your car. ADOT recommended packing the following: A cell phone charger A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen A first aid kit A flashlight A small tool kit An umbrella Blankets Diapers (if necessary) Extra batteries Extra water Prescription medicine To be as safe as possible out on the roads, ADOT recommended drivers follow these tips: Avoid distractions by not texting while driving. Avoid stopping in areas with grasses and brush. Hot vehicle components could start a fire. Buckle up and obey speed limits. Check your vehicle before hitting the road, including tire pressure and engine fluid levels. Get some rest before traveling so as not to drive while fatigued. If towing a trailer, secure chains so they are not dragging on pavement and creating sparks. Never drive while impaired. Arrange for a designated driver if necessary. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ weekend road closures: Your Memorial Day weekend traffic report
