Late night I-17 closures set near Carefree Highway, Anthem areas

PHOENIX – Overnight closures of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix are scheduled this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time while the following late night closures are in place:

• Northbound I-17 closed at Carefree Highway (State Route 74) from 11 p.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday (March 23) for traffic-flow sensor replacement. Northbound I-17 on-ramp at Carefree Highway also closed. DETOUR: Traffic exiting northbound I-17 at Carefree Highway will detour to northbound Gavilan Peak Parkway and reconnect with I-17 via Pioneer Road.

• Southbound I-17 closed at Pioneer Road from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday (March 23) for traffic-flow sensor replacement. DETOUR: Traffic will detour along the southbound I-17 off- and on-ramps at Pioneer Road. Please allow extra travel time.

• Northbound I-17 closed at Daisy Mountain Drive from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday (March 24) for traffic-flow sensor replacement. DETOUR: Traffic will detour along the northbound I-17 off- and on-ramps at Daisy Mountain Drive. Please allow extra travel time.

For statewide highway conditions visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at www.az511.gov. Highway information also is available via ADOT’s Twitter feed (@ArizonaDOT).