Nightly SR 51 lane restrictions planned from Northern Avenue to Shea Boulevard Aug. 4-7
Southbound SR 51 lane restrictions also planned this weekend (Aug. 7-10) from Shea Boulevard to Northern Avenue
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following nightly and weekend lane restrictions and ramp closures for diamond grinding work:
Weeknight Lane Restrictions (Aug. 4-7)
- North- and southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to two lanes between Northern Avenue and Shea Boulevard nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Tuesday, Aug. 4, and ending Friday morning, Aug. 7.
Weekend Lane Restrictions (Aug. 7-10)
- Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to two lanes between Shea Boulevard and Northern Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The following ramps will be CLOSED at this time:
- The southbound SR 51 off-ramps at Shea Boulevard and Northern Avenue
- The southbound SR 51 on-ramps at Shea Boulevard and 32nd and 26th streets
REMINDER: Ongoing Long-Term Lane Restrictions
- Northbound SR 51 is narrowed to two lanes from Highland Avenue to Camelback Road for approximately seven weeks. The restrictions began the morning of Monday, July 27, for pavement repair work.
- NOTE: The northbound HOV and adjacent left lane are open for all traffic within the work zone, including during normally restricted rush hours. Please adhere to the lower speed limit, focus on safe merging and stay alert. ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays during peak travel times approaching the work zone and to consider alternate routes, including northbound Interstate 17.
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.
