Chandler, Arizona – A key freeway connector in the East Valley will close for about two weeks beginning Friday night, affecting traffic between Loop 101 and Loop 202.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramp to eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will shut down at 10 p.m. Friday for pavement repair and replacement work. The closure is part of the broader Loop 202 widening project.
ADOT officials said drivers traveling south on Loop 101 should plan alternate routes during the closure. Motorists can exit at southbound Price Road before reaching Loop 202 and use an eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp from there. Another option is exiting at Chandler Boulevard and traveling east to Dobson Road to access eastbound Loop 202.
Transportation officials urge drivers to allow extra travel time, particularly during peak commuting hours, as detours may increase congestion in surrounding surface streets.
The closure impacts one of the primary connectors for East Valley commuters traveling between Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. Students and young workers who rely on the Loop 101–Loop 202 interchange for school or job commutes may experience added delays over the next two weeks.
ADOT has not announced an exact reopening date but estimates the ramp will remain closed for approximately 14 days, weather permitting.
Drivers can monitor real-time traffic updates through ADOT’s official channels before traveling.
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