Phoenix, Arizona – A full weekend closure of Loop 202 in the East Valley is set to disrupt regional travel and commuter traffic.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, both directions of Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Interstate 10 beginning 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, through 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, for pavement maintenance.
ADOT officials say drivers should expect significant detours and extended travel times, particularly for cross-Valley and airport-bound trips. Eastbound Loop 202 traffic will be rerouted to northbound Loop 101, then westbound U.S. 60, while westbound drivers will be directed to southbound Loop 101 and westbound I-10.
Additional freeway restrictions will compound congestion throughout the weekend. The eastbound Loop 101 ramp to southbound State Route 51 will close for lane striping work from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, westbound Loop 202 will be reduced to two lanes between Cooper and McQueen roads from 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday night.
In south Phoenix, ADOT also plans to close the southbound Loop 303 off-ramp at U.S. 60 (Grand Avenue) from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday for striping operations.
The closures are expected to affect weekend commuters, service workers, and students traveling between Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa. ADOT urges drivers to allow extra time, use alternate routes, and follow posted detour signage.
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