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UPCOMING RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES

 

Weekend Restrictions (Oct. 11-14)

  • Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between SR 74/Carefree Highway and Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive nightly from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, and from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday. The following ramps also will have nightly closures:
    • The southbound I-17 on- and off-ramps at Dove Valley Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, to 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.
    • The southbound I-17 on-ramps at Dove Valley Road and Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive will be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14.
  • Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between Happy Valley Road and Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, and from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.

 

 

Weeknight Closures: (Oct. 9-11)

The following nightly restrictions and closures will be in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, through 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10:

  • North- and southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane
  • The southbound I-17 on-ramp to Loop 303
  • The southbound I-17 off-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive
  • The southbound I-17 on-ramp at Dove Valley Road
  • The northbound I-17 on-ramp at Dove Valley Road to SR 74/Carefree Highway
  • The northbound I-17 off-ramp to SR 74/Carefree Highway
  • The westbound SR 74 on-ramp to southbound I-17
  • The Dixileta Drive at I-17 overpass

 

Crews are continuing a much-needed project to improve the pavement along I-17. An older and rough top layer of asphalt pavement has been removed and specialized equipment is now being used to diamond grind the base concrete pavement, creating a smoother, safer and longer lasting riding surface along 6 miles of I-17.

UPCOMING RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES

Weekend Restrictions (Oct. 18-21)

  • Southbound I-17 will be closed at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive and then narrowed to one lane between Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive and Happy Valley Road from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21
  • DETOUR: Traffic will detour along the off- and on-ramps at Loop 303. 

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors.

ADOT urges drivers to plan ahead for delays; slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the restrictions are in place. 

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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 HV to SR 74

 

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 began May 2024 and is expected be completed in the spring. 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