Phoenix, Arizona – Eastbound Loop 101 will close near I-17, disrupting Phoenix weekend travel plans.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the eastbound lanes of Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed between 51st Avenue and Interstate 17 beginning at 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Sunday.
ADOT officials said the closure is required for ongoing widening work along the corridor.
In addition to the mainline freeway closure, eastbound on-ramps at 75th Avenue, 67th Avenue and 59th Avenue will also be closed during the same time period. Drivers will need to use alternate routes, including surface streets or other freeway connections, to navigate around the construction zone.
The closure affects a heavily traveled stretch in northwest Phoenix that connects commuters to Interstate 17 and other major Valley roadways. Drivers traveling eastbound on Loop 101 toward I-17 should plan for detours and allow extra travel time, especially during peak weekend hours.
ADOT typically schedules major freeway restrictions on weekends to reduce weekday commuter disruption, but traffic delays are still expected.
The affected corridor is commonly used by students, service workers and young professionals traveling between the West Valley and central Phoenix.
Motorists are advised to slow down in work zones, watch for signage and follow posted detour routes. Additional weekend freeway restrictions may be in place across the Valley.
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