Learn more about upcoming Loop 101 widening project

PHOENIX – If you’re interested in an upcoming improvement project to add traffic lanes along the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in the Scottsdale area starting next year, the Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled three public information meetings about the work.

New lanes will be constructed in both directions along eleven miles of Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway). The project is scheduled to begin in late summer 2014.

The first two meetings are scheduled on Wednesday morning and evening, while the third will be held September 26.

A short presentation about the Loop 101 widening work will be given at each of the meetings, which are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (presentation at 10:30 a.m.)                    
Lehi Community Building
1231 E. Oak Street, Mesa 85203

Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (presentation at 6:30 p.m.)                       
Salt River Community Building
1880 N. Longmore Road, Scottsdale 85256

Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (presentation at 6:30 p.m.)                      
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale 85257