Southbound I-17 closed from Loop 303 to Happy Valley Road July 26-29

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Southbound I-17 closed from Loop 303 to Happy Valley Road July 26-29

Drivers are asked to use designated detour route

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers to allow extra time, focus on using the designated detour route and avoid neighborhood streets while southbound I-17 is closed this weekend between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road for a pavement improvement project.

July 26-29

Southbound I-17 will be closed between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road from 10 p.m. Friday, July 26, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 29. The following ramps also will be closed:
- The southbound I-17 on-ramps at Carefree Highway (SR 74) and Dove Valley Road
- The Loop 303 ramp to southbound I-17

DESIGNATED DETOUR: Southbound drivers may use westbound Loop 303 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to eastbound Happy Valley Road to connect to I-17 past the closure.

I-17 weekend restriction map

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones.

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I-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project

Contents

Overview
Project Elements
Project Area
What to Expect
Project Schedule
Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation is initiating a project to repair the pavement on Interstate 17 from Happy Valley Road to State Route 74. The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement and to improve safety and the driving experience on the roadway.

Project Elements

Removing the existing asphalt pavement and repairing existing concrete pavement
Diamond grinding existing concrete pavement to provide a smooth roadway surface
Making bridge deck pavement repairs
Replacing pavement markings, including lane line stripes, and other miscellaneous work

Project Area

I-17 HV to SR 74

What to Expect

Work will require overnight and weekend lane restrictions. Full freeway closures will also be necessary.
ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project website.

Project Schedule

Construction is scheduled to begin May 2024 and take approximately 12 months to complete. More information will be posted regarding the construction duration prior to the work starting.

Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.

Stay Informed

For information about project-related restrictions and closures, please visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving. You can also stay informed of traffic restrictions before they occur by subscribing to receive project updates by email.

ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Submit questions and comments or request information in any of the following ways:

By Phone: ADOT English Spanish Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
Online: Email Projects
By Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007