Major Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for May 6-9

PHOENIX - Drivers who take Interstate 10 in the Phoenix area are in for a tougher commute this weekend due to improvement projects in the east and west Valley.

I-10 westbound

The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 will be closed in the Tempe area between Loop 202 and US 60 starting from 10 p.m. Friday, May 6 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 for work on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. 

All Loop 202 ramps to the I-10 WB will be closed, along with the on-ramp at Wild Horse Pass Boulevard.

Alternate routes: For those trying to reach the airport or downtown Phoenix, ADOT advises taking Loop 101 northbound all the way to Loop 202 Red Mountain.

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In the west Valley, the westbound lanes are closed between 75th Avenue and Loop 101 from 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday for pavement work.

The northbound Loop 202 ramp and on-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed.

I-10 eastbound

The eastbound lanes of the freeway were originally going to be closed between US 60 and Loop 202 starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, but the roadway is staying open due to an unexpected closure on US 60.

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In the west Valley, the eastbound lanes will be closed between Avondale Boulevard and Loop 101 from 9 p.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday for pavement work.

The on-ramps at Fairway Drive and Dysart will be closed.

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The freeway will also be restricted to two lanes between US 60 and Guadalupe Road from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday to remove a sign.

US 60

The US 60 freeway is closed in both directions between Rural Road and Loop 101 Price due to a water main break. There is no estimated time to reopen.

Alternate routes: ADOT advises using Loop 202 Santan or Red Mountain freeways instead.

Other closures

Guadalupe Road is closed in both directions near Interstate 10 from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday for work on a bridge.

More: https://azdot.gov/weekend-freeway-travel-advisory

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