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Nightly I-17 ramp closures continue at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive June 26 - July 1

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Nightly I-17 ramp closures continue at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive June 26 - July 1

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to allow extra time while the following ramp closures are in place for the I-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project.

June 26-27

  • The northbound I-17 off-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive will be closed NIGHTLY from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27 
    • DETOUR: Drivers can consider exiting at Dove Valley Road and turning to enter I-17 southbound to access Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive.

June 28-30

  • The southbound I-17 on-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive will be closed NIGHTLY from:
    • 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29
    • 9 p.m. Sunday, June 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 1
    • DETOUR: Loop 303 drivers can consider exiting at 43rd Avenue and traveling north to enter I-17 at Dove Valley Road. Sonoran Desert Drive traffic can consider using the northbound I-17 frontage road to enter I-17 at Dove Valley Road.

Upcoming Restrictions/Closures (July 12-15) 

  • Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between Loop 303 and Jomax Road and then CLOSED at Jomax Road from 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 15.
    • DETOUR: Drivers will exit southbound I-17 at Jomax Road and reenter southbound I-17 using the Jomax Road on-ramp. 

Please note, there will be no planned closure of I-17 for this project over the July 4th weekend.

For more information, please visit the project webpage at: azdot.gov/i-17HappyvalleySR74.

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones.

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I-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project

I-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Elements
  3. Project Area
  4. What to Expect
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation is initiating a project to repair the pavement on Interstate 17 from Happy Valley Road to State Route 74. The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement and to improve safety and the driving experience on the roadway.

Project Elements

  • Removing the existing asphalt pavement and repairing existing concrete pavement
  • Diamond grinding existing concrete pavement to provide a smooth roadway surface
  • Making bridge deck pavement repairs
  • Replacing pavement markings, including lane line stripes, and other miscellaneous work

Project Area

i-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project Map

 

What to Expect

  • Work will require overnight and weekend lane restrictions. Full freeway closures will also be necessary.
  • ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project website.

Project Schedule

Construction is scheduled to begin May 2024 and take approximately 12 months to complete. More information will be posted regarding the construction duration prior to the work starting.

Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.

Stay Informed

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For information about project-related restrictions and closures, please visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving. You can also stay informed of traffic restrictions before they occur by subscribing to receive project updates by email.

ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Submit questions and comments or request information in any of the following ways:

  • By Phone: ADOT English Spanish Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
  • Online: Email Projects
  • By Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007 

 

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Elements
  3. Project Area
  4. What to Expect
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Stay Informed