The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following weekend closure and nightly lane restrictions for work on the State Route 51 pavement rehabilitation project between Interstate 10 (Papago Freeway) and Shea Boulevard:

OVERNIGHT LANE RESTRICTIONS

• Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to one or two lanes between Indian School and McDowell roads nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, and ending Friday morning, Oct. 16.

UPCOMING CLOSURE

• No SR 51 closures are planned the weekend of Oct. 16-19.
• Northbound SR 51 is scheduled to be CLOSED between Northern Avenue and Shea Boulevard from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. 

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.

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