No freeway closures were scheduled throughout the Phoenix area this weekend, as the Arizona Department of Transportation will pause its full-closure improvement projects over Christmas and New Year’s weekends.Instead, the department is urging drivers to stay up to date on the current forecast ― which calls for rain throughout the state along with snow above certain elevations ― as well as watching out for existing restrictions and work zones.Weather watch: Rain and snow expected to hit Arizona on FridayADOT advised drivers to allow extra time and to plan alternate routes. Drivers were asked to be prepared to slow down and merge safely when venturing through work zones.Travel and roadway conditions can be checked at az511.gov.Interstate 10 will have work zonesDetails: Be on the lookout for existing work zones along Interstate 10 in areas between the I-17 “Split” near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Loop 202 interchange in Chandler.ADOT does not plan on scheduling more work zone restrictions over the next two holiday weekends, ADOT spokesperson Doug Nintzel told The Arizona Republic.Reduced speed limit along Interstate 17 between Anthem Way and Sunset PointDetails: Work zone conditions, such as a reduced speed limit, are in place along Interstate 17 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point as part of the ongoing widening project.What is going on with Interstate 17? Massive expansion underway north of PhoenixEastbound Loop 101 between Seventh Street and Cave Creek RoadDetails: The right lane of eastbound Loop 101 between Seventh Street and Cave Creek Road is currently closed for freeway wall construction.Tips for road trips in wet conditionsTo ensure motorists reach their destinations for the holidays safely, the Arizona Department of Transportation recommends the following:Stay up to date on weather and highway conditions: Updated forecasts can be found by v …
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