Weekend Loop 101, Loop 202 Closures Impact Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler Traffic

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced a full weekend closure of the southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale starting Friday night through Monday morning for bridge work and widening projects, including bridge deck joint replacement and painting. Drivers are advised to use detours such as southbound State Route 51 to eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) or Scottsdale Road to avoid the construction zone. Additionally, the westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Price Road in Chandler will be closed for two months starting late July due to ongoing widening work, with the ramp expected to reopen in late September. These improvements are part of regional transportation funding efforts under Proposition 400 and Proposition 479, aimed at expanding freeway capacity and infrastructure. ADOT encourages travelers to monitor updates via AZ511 services for real-time traffic information. The Loop 101 widening project in Scottsdale is expected to add new lanes and improve traffic flow, with completion anticipated by the end of the year.