Freeway improvement projects along Interstate 10 will lead to road closures this weekend around the downtown Phoenix area.The improvements include additional lanes, bridge upgrades and traffic shifts, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.ADOT recommended drivers take alternate routes along Loops 101 and 202, as well as Interstate 17. ADOT also recommended allowing extra time to get around Phoenix. Real-time information is available at az511.gov or by calling 511.Here are the metro Phoenix roads and freeways that will be closed or limited for construction from Friday through Monday.Westbound I-10 closed between the I-17 ‘Split’ and I-10 ‘Stack’Details: Westbound I-10 will be closed for paving and signage work between the I-17 “Split” interchange near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the I-10 “Stack” interchange west of 19th Avenue. The southbound State Route 51 ramp to westbound I-10 will be closed. ADOT also said that other ramps may be closed in the area.When: 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: ADOT recommended traffic going westbound on I-10 detour on northbound I-17 at the Split and reconnect with I-10 at the Stack.Eastbound I-10 closed between US 60 and Ray RoadDetails: Eastbound I-10 will be closed between U.S. 60 and Ray Road for the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Eastbound U.S. 60 off- and on-ramps at Mill Avenue will be closed. The new westbound I-10 right lanes between Baseline Road and 40th Street will also be closed. Drivers should expect heavy traffic and delays, ADOT said.When: 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: Drivers can take eastbound Loop 202 to southbound Loop 101 and westbound Loop 202 to reach I-10 past the closure. Drivers in the West Valley can take southbound/eastbound Loop 202.Accident:Loop 101 northbound in Phoenix reopens after propane truck flipsWestbound Loop 101 closed in northwest ValleyDetails: Westbound Loop 101 will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues in the northwest Valley for work zone setup and pavement removal for a new widening project. ADOT said to expect delays.When: 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: Ways to get around the closure include westbound Union Hills Drive and Bell Road. The westbound Loop 101 Beardsley access road will be open starting at 51st Avenue but will be limited to one lane.Southbound I-17 narrowed to 1 lane between Carefree Highway and Dixileta DriveDetails: Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between State Route 74/Carefree Highway and Dixileta Drive so crews can work on pavement improvements.When: 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday; 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday; and 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: ADOT recommended allowing extra time to travel this stretch. The department warned travelers to stay on the freeway rather than attempting to detour on nearby streets that aren’t designed for freeway traffic.Southbound SR 143 closed between Loop 202 and I-10Details: Southbound SR 143 will be closed between Loop 202 and I-10 near the airport for a traffic shift. The westbound Loop 202 ramp to Sky Harbor Boulevard will be closed.When: 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: ADOT said drivers should consider using southbound 44th Street to enter the airport.Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed at Loop 101Details: Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be closed in both directions at Loop 101 to allow road crews to do bridge work. Traffic will not be able to cross under the freeway.When: 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.Alternate routes: Drivers can use access roads and nearby cross streets. ADOT recommended Raintree Drive for southbound traffic and Bell Road for northbound traffic.Loop 202 narrowed to 2 lanes at Lindsay RoadDetails: Loop 202 will be restricted to two lanes in both directions at Lindsay Road for a widening project. Lindsay Road will also be closed in b …
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