PHOENIX — Freeway closures in the West Valley and north Phoenix could cause delays for drivers over the weekend.

In its Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory for Oct. 24-27, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said parts of Interstate 17 and Interstate 10 will close on Friday and Saturday nights.

The department added that the closures are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Weekend closures planned for I-17 in north Phoenix

ADOT said that portions of both directions of I-17 will close over the weekend due to a pavement sealing project. However, the closures will be on separate nights.

Southbound I-17 is scheduled to be closed between Jomax and Deer Valley roads overnight from 9 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.

The northbound lanes of the freeway are scheduled to be closed between the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway and Jomax Road from 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.

During the closure of the southbound lanes, motorists will exit I-17 at Jomax Road. They will then be detoured to 19th Avenue, where they can go south to Deer Valley Road and then west to reconnect with I-17.

During the closure of the northbound lanes, motorists will exit I-17 using the Rose Garden Lane/Deer Valley Road off-ramp. They will be detoured to 19th Avenue, where they can go north to Jomax Road and then west to reconnect with the freeway.

ADOT added that ramps from Loop 101 to I-17 will be closed overnight from Saturday to Sunday, as well.

The department said this project is expected to cause heavy traffic and delays, so drivers should plan to avoid the area.

Weekend closures planned for I-10 in the West Valley

In the West Valley, a 5-mile stretch of I-10 will see both directions close on separate nights due to a pavement marking project.

Eastbound I-10 is scheduled to be closed between Avondale Boulevard and 75th Avenue overnight from 9 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.

The westbound lanes of the freeway are scheduled to be closed in the same area overnight from 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.

During the closure of the eastbound lanes, the following two ramps are also scheduled to be closed:

  • The ramp from the southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway to eastbound I-10 in Tolleson.
  • The on-ramp to eastbound I-10 at Fairway Drive in Avondale.

During the closure of the westbound lanes, the following three ramps are also scheduled to be closed:

  • The ramp from the northbound Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway to westbound I-10 in Phoenix.
  • The ramp from the southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway to westbound I-10 in Tolleson.
  • The on-ramp to westbound I-10 at 67th Avenue in Phoenix.

On both nights, ADOT said drivers can use McDowell Road or Van Buren Street to avoid the closures.

The department said motorists should also expect the southbound lanes of Loop 101 to be restricted between Camelback Road and I-10 during the closures.

Other areas that could cause traffic issues over the weekend

ADOT also warned drivers about a freeway restriction in the West Valley and a ramp closure in the East Valley that will be in place over the weekend.

From 9 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday, the northbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway will be narrowed to two lanes between I-10 and Bell Road in the West Valley. This is due to pavement sealing.

ADOT said drivers should plan for their trips to take longer than expected and that ramps in the area could be closed at times.

In the East Valley, the primary ramp from the westbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway to westbound I-10 in Chandler will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday due to pavement maintenance.

However, the ramp from the westbound Loop 202 HOV lane to westbound I-10 will remain open.

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