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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
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Semi-truck full of watermelons catches fire, causing road closure on Interstate 10
The Brief A semi-truck on Interstate 10 caught fire causing a road closure in Tempe on Sunday morning. Westbound traffic was diverted to newly constructed CD lanes. The semi-truck was full of watermelons. TEMPE, Ariz. - A semi-truck loaded with watermelons caught on fire on Interstate 10 in Tempe on Sunday morning. The crash caused a road closure for westbound lanes near Southern Avenue on May 25. Interstate 10 has since been reopened. Dig deeper Most traffic flow was diverted to new CD lanes constructed during the Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
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Avoid weekend traffic: Freeway closures in metro Phoenix for May 16-17
Freeway and street closures could impact travel throughout metro Phoenix as planned construction and maintenance projects advance over the weekend of May 16-17. Expected closures include major portions of Loop 101 in Glendale, Loop 202 in Chandler and both sides of Interstate 10 through the heart of Phoenix. Several on- and off-ramps connected to the closures would also be impacted. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommended drivers allow for extra travel time throughout the weekend. Here's what you need to know about the freeway closures and the detours to follow. The eastbound lanes of the Loop 101 between 59th Avenue and Interstate 17 would be closed starting at 10 p.m. on May 16 until 5 a.m. on May 19 for crews removing signs as part of a freeway widening project. The eastbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Union Hills Drive, 75th and 67th avenues would also be closed as a result of the work on the freeway. Detours: ADOT suggested eastbound drivers exit the Loop 101 ahead of the closure and use local streets such as Union Hills Drive or Bell Road to access the freeway beyond the closure. Drivers should be ready for the closure of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10, between Interstate 17 and State Route 51, starting at 9 p.m. on May 16 until 9 a.m. on May 17. The closure would allow crews to attend to planned tunnel maintenance. Detour: ADOT recommended drivers headed eastbound on I-10 reroute themselves to southbound I-17 and reconnect to the I-10 near Sky Harbor Airport. The westbound I-10 would be closed between I-17 and 7th Avenue, starting 9 p.m. on May 17 until 9 a.m. on May 18, also for tunnel maintenance. Ramps impacted by the closure included the southbound SR 51 ramp to westbound I-10 and the southbound I-17 ramp to westbound I-10. The westbound Loop 202 ramp to westbound I-10 would remain open, but traffic must exit at 7th Street. Detour: ADOT suggested drivers headed west on the I-10 reroute to the northbound I-17 near Sky Harbor Airport and reenter the I-10 at the I-17 interchange north of Van Buren Street. Both directions of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard would be closed at the Loop 101 from 10 p.m. on May 16 until 2 p.m. on May 17 for crews working on the freeway bridge. Detour: ADOT suggested drivers reroute using the north- or southbound Loop 101 frontage roads, turning at Raintree Drive or Bell Road. The southbound State Route 143 ramps to eastbound I-10 would be closed from 10 p.m. on May 16 until 4 a.m. on May 19 for bridge work as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Detour: ADOT recommended drivers head south on 48th Street to eastbound Baseline Road to enter the eastbound I-10. In addition, the eastbound I-10 on-ramp at Broadway Road would be closed, and the westbound I-10 lanes between Broadway Road and SR 143 would be closed from 10 p.m. on May 17 until 6 a.m. on May 18. Arizona Avenue would be closed in both directions at the Loop 202 starting at 1 a.m. on May 17 until 5 a.m. on May 19 for bridge work that's part of freeway widening. The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Gilbert Road would be closed from 10 p.m. May 16 until 5 p.m. May 18, and the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue would be closed from 10 p.m. May 16 to 3 p.m. May 17. Detour: ADOT said drivers should use Alma School Road as an alternate route and plan to use another nearby ramp. The Bell Road off-ramp on the southbound I-17 would be closed from 9 p.m. on May 16 until 5 a.m. on May 19 for wall repairs. In addition, the north and southbound SR 51 off-ramps at Bethany Home Road would be closed from 9 p.m. on May 16 to 5 a.m. on May 19 for maintenance. Detour: For Bell Road, ADOT said drivers should exit southbound I-17 at Greenway Road. For Bethany Home Road, ADOT suggested drivers detour by exiting SR 51 at Glendale Avenue. Reach reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. at rcovarrubias@ Follow him on X, Threads and Bluesky @ReyCJrAZ. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Here's a look at weekend freeway closures throughout the Phoenix area
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
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
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Find an alternate route: Weekend freeway closures to affect north Scottsdale traffic
A scheduled road closure will shut down traffic in north Scottsdale, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The department said it will be the only major freeway closure for the weekend of May 2. But drivers should prepare for slower traffic along Interstate 10 with lane restrictions as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Drivers should also be aware of on- and off-ramp closures in the Valley. ADOT urged motorists to allow for extra time while traveling through closures and to plan on using alternate routes. For real-time highway conditions, drivers should check the az511 app or call 511. Here are the freeway closures for May 2 through May 5. The closure in north Scottsdale will last from 10 p.m. May 2 to 5 a.m. May 5 for a widening project. Northbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Via De Ventura and 90th Street also will be closed. Detours: Routes included westbound Loop 202 to northbound State Route 51 to reach Loop 101 in northeast Phoenix. Northbound Loop 101 traffic exiting at Shea Boulevard can detour west to northbound Scottsdale Road to reach Loop 101. The right lane closure will occur between 10 p.m. May 2 and 4 a.m. May 5 for pavement work as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. The southbound SR 143 ramp to westbound I-10 will be closed. Westbound I-10 off- and on-ramps at 40th Street, the westbound off-ramp at 32nd Street and the westbound on-ramp at Broadway Road will all be closed. Some ramp closures will start at 8 p.m. May 2. Drivers can use the westbound I-10 on-ramp at 32nd Street and westbound off-ramp at 24th Street. University Drive will be closed in both directions at SR 143 from 8 p.m. May 2 to 4 a.m. May 5 for signal work. Detours will be in place, ADOT said. The on-ramp at McQueen Road and the off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. May 2 to 3 p.m. May 3 for bridge work as part of a widening project. The westbound Loop 202 right lane will be closed between McQueen Road and Arizona Avenue. Detours: Consider using other nearby on- or off-ramps, including the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McQueen Road or westbound on-ramp at Alma School Road. What is a Silver Alert? Here's how these messages find missing people in Arizona This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Loop 101 in north Scottsdale to close and other weekend traffic work
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
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Phoenix metro weekend freeway closures: Improvement project to close I-10, US 60, SR 143
The Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project will close or restrict lanes on three major Phoenix-area freeways. The Arizona Department of Transportation scheduled closures along I-10, U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) and State Route 143 (Hohokam Freeway) in Phoenix and Tempe. The Broadway Curve Project aims to relieve traffic congestion for those who travel beneath the curve of Broadway Road between Tempe and Phoenix. Some closures will be overnight, two days or throughout the full weekend. Make sure to double-check the hours of the closures. ADOT urged motorists to allow for extra time while traveling through closures and to plan on using alternate routes. For real-time highway conditions, drivers should check the az511 app or call 511. Here are the freeway closures for April 4 through April 7. The closure will last from 10 p.m. April 4 to 10 p.m. April 5 for construction associated with the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. The westbound I-10 lanes will be narrowed between SR 143 and 24th Street from 10 p.m. April 4 to 4 a.m. April 7. The lanes will also be narrowed between Guadalupe Road and State Route 143. ADOT noted that restriction times are subject to change. Detours: Alternate routes include eastbound U.S. 60 to northbound Loop 101 and westbound Loop 202. Northbound State Route 143 will also be available as a detour during the closure. The lane restrictions will occur between 10 p.m. April 4 to 4 a.m. April 7 for the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. The westbound I-10 on-ramp at Broadway Road and the westbound U.S. 60 on-ramp at Mill Avenue will be closed from 8 p.m. April 4 to 4 a.m. April 7. The closure is scheduled between 10 p.m. April 5 and 4 a.m. April 7 for work on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Detour: Use eastbound U.S. 60 to get to northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to reach Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and southbound State Route 143. Drivers can also use westbound I-10 to reach the airport's west entrance. ADOT noted that the eastbound I-10 ramp to northbound State Route 143 and northbound 48th Street between Broadway Road and I-10 will be closed from 10 p.m. April 4 to 4 a.m. April 7. The closure for the eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) off-ramps will occur from 10 p.m. April 4 to 5 a.m. April 5 for a widening project. Detour: Exit at 59th Avenue. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix area weekend closures will impact I-10, US 60 and SR 143
