Phoenix-area freeways: Everything you need to know to get around
Several freeways traverse the Phoenix area, including many state routes that loop around the Valley, providing easy access to the different regions.
The Republic
In addition to the possibility of rain this weekend, metro Phoenix motorists will have to contend with some planned freeway road closures.
“Schedules are subject to change due to rain,” read a statement by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
For real-time highway conditions, drivers should check az511.gov, the az511 app or call 511.
Here are the scheduled closures for Sept. 26-29, 2025.
Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway)
When: 10 p.m. Sept. 26 to 5 a.m. Sept. 29.
Where: Closed between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road in Scottsdale; on-ramps at Via De Ventura and 90th Street will also be closed.
Why: Widening project.
Detours: Consider alternate routes, including westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to northbound State Route 51 to reach Loop 101.
Also: The southbound Loop 101 frontage road will be closed from 9 p.m. Sept. 26 to 10 a.m. Sept. 27 between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Raintree Drive for sign work.
Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)
When: 10 p.m. Sept. 26 to 5 a.m. Sept. 29.
Where: Closed between Arizona Avenue and Price Road in Chandler; on-ramps at Gilbert, Cooper and McQueen roads will also be closed.
Why: For bridge work as part of a widening project.
Detours: Alternate routes include westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway). Westbound Loop 202 drivers could exit the Santan Freeway ahead of the closure and use either Pecos or Germann roads as detours.
Also: Arizona Avenue closed from 10 p.m. Sept. 26 to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 in both directions at Loop 202.
Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway)
When: 9 p.m. Sept. 26 to 1 p.m. Sept. 27.
Where: Narrowed to two lanes between University Drive and Broadway Road in Tempe, and on-ramps from those roads will also be closed.
Why: Maintenance.
Note: Allow extra travel time and use alternate routes.