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Northbound State Route 51 closed from Indian School Road to Colter Street Sept. 11-14

The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following closure:

  • Northbound SR 51 is scheduled to be closed from Indian School Road to Colter Street (north of Camelback Road) from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14. The following ramps also will be CLOSED:
    • The northbound SR 51 on-ramps at McDowell and Thomas roads 
    • The northbound SR 51 off-ramp at Highland Avenue
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking westbound Indian School Road to northbound 16th Street to eastbound Colter Street, or eastbound Indian School Road to northbound 24th Street to westbound Glendale Avenue to access SR 51 north of the closure.
Map showing the detour route for the northbound SR 51 closure planned between Indian School Road and Colter Street
Map showing the detour route for the northbound SR 51 closure planned between Indian School Road and Colter Street

The closure will allow crews to complete the drainage and pavement reconstruction work at Camelback Road by removing the northbound temporary lane restrictions and concrete barricades. The roadway will then be restriped to its previous configuration of one HOV lane and three general purpose lanes. 

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

NOTE: The currently uneven pavement conditions and asphalt remaining on SR 51 bridge decks are a temporary result of the required asphalt removal work completed the weekend of May 8-11. This is NOT the finished surface of the freeway. The remaining asphalt will be removed during upcoming bridge work. The freeway and ramps will be resurfaced to create a smooth driving surface using a treatment called diamond grinding. ADOT appreciates your patience as the project progresses over the next several months.