Chandler, AZ – Commuters in the East Valley should plan for nightly ramp closures and lane restrictions along Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) beginning Monday, Jan. 5, as part of an ongoing widening project, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Arizona Avenue and the off-ramp at Alma School Road will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9. These ramps will close again from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. ADOT noted that westbound lanes in this area will also be reduced to two lanes during this period.
For eastbound drivers, the Loop 202 on-ramp at McQueen Road and the off-ramp at Cooper Road will close from 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, through 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and again from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Eastbound lanes will also narrow to two lanes during this time.
ADOT advises drivers to use the on-ramp at Alma School Road and off-ramp at Arizona Avenue for westbound detours, and Cooper Road and McQueen Road for eastbound detours.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time and check ADOT’s real-time traffic map for updates.
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