Overview
- ADOT implemented planned overnight and weekend closures across metro Phoenix for July 24–27, including southbound Loop 101 between Loop 202 and Rio Salado Parkway, eastbound Loop 202 between Gilbert Road and Williams Field Road, and eastbound Loop 303 between 43rd Avenue and I‑17.
- Northbound SR 51 will move from a weekend lane narrowing into an around‑the‑clock two‑lane configuration from Highland Avenue to Camelback Road starting Monday, July 27, and is expected to last roughly seven weeks to replace old pavement.
- The SR 51 work will remove damaged asphalt and repair drainage — crews will close specific lanes in phases and target about 700 feet of pavement, which could shift heavy traffic to I‑17 and nearby surface routes during the repair period.
- Drivers are advised to use recommended detours such as northbound I‑17 or local surface streets, allow extra travel time, and expect heavy delays where closures and ramp restrictions are in effect.
- ADOT warned that extreme heat or monsoon storms could change work windows and directs travelers to check real‑time conditions on AZ511.gov, the az511 app, or by calling 511.