As Arizona awaits the impact of Hurricane Hilary this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation remains at work, releasing its short list of upcoming closures and restrictions for Valley highways.Notable closures will be seen along stretches of Interstate 17 and Loop 303.ADOT advised drivers to allow for extra time and plan alternate routes. Drivers should be prepared to slow down and merge safely when venturing through work zones.Travel and roadway conditions can be checked at az511.gov.Southbound I-17 closed between Greenway Road and Northern AvenueDetails: Southbound I-17 will be closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue for a pavement improvement project.Both Loop 101 ramps to southbound I-17 closedSouthbound I-17 on-ramps at Union Hills Drive and Bell Road closedWhen: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.Alternate Routes: Eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 and westbound I-10 can be used to access I-17 past the closure.Southbound I-17 drivers can exit ahead and detour on southbound 19th or 35th avenues.Eastbound Loop 303 closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17Details: Eastbound Loop 303 will be closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 for a new interchange project.When: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Alternate Routes: Northbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to eastbound State Route 74.Additional Restriction: This section of eastbound Loop 303 will be narrowed to one lane overnight beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21Westbound Loop 303 closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant ParkwayDetails: Following the eastbound closure, westbound Loop 303 will be closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway.When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.Alternate Routes: Westbound SR 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway.32nd Street and 40th Street closed between I-10 and Broadway RoadDetails: Northbound 32nd and southbound 40th streets will be closed between I-10 and Broadway Road as part of the ongoing I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.When: 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.Alternate Routes: ADOT stated that signed detour routes on Broadway Road to northbound 40th Street will be in place.The eastbound I-10 on-ramp at 32nd Street is closed until September. Eastbound I-10 drivers can use the on-ramp at 40th Street. …
