Aerial view of Interstate 17 expansion north of Anthem from ADOT
Crews are adding one lane in each direction between Anthem Way and Black Canyon City and two flex lanes between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point.
Arizona Department of Transportation
- Eastbound Loop 101 ramps to Interstate 17 were closed for concrete pavement replacement until Aug. 29, 2025.
- Drivers were encouraged to use alternate routes such as 35th Avenue, Deer Valley Road or Union Hills Drive.
- Real-time highway conditions are available on az511.gov, the az511 app or by calling 511.
Motorists in metro Phoenix have a planned road closure to look out for as they take to the roads while braving the sweltering summer heat this weekend.
“Drivers should always focus on safety when behind the wheel, including in all work zones,” read a statement from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Inclement weather or other factors may lead to schedule changes, ADOT said. 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.
These were the scheduled freeway closures for Aug. 22 through Aug. 25 in the Valley.
Eastbound Loop 101 ramps to Interstate 17 closed
Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) ramps to north- and southbound Interstate 17 were closed and expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Aug. 29, following concrete pavement replacement. Consider alternate routes, ADOT said.
Detours: Traffic exiting eastbound Loop 101 at 35th Avenue can travel north to Deer Valley Road or south to Union Hills Drive. Freeway routes included eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 to reach the downtown Phoenix area, according to ADOT.