Current and upcoming I-17 closures and restrictions

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Interstate 17 pavement project between State Route 74 and Anthem Way set to begin

Overnight restrictions begin June 29 at Anthem Way

The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to start work for a pavement improvement project on Interstate 17 from State Route 74 to Anthem Way.

Initial work will focus on sidewalk modifications and guardrail replacements near interchanges, including the I-17 intersection with Anthem Way. Crews will be working during overnight hours and no full cross street or ramp closures are scheduled during the project’s initial stage.

ADOT advises drivers to plan for the following overnight restrictions in north Phoenix:

OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS JUNE 29 - JULY 3

Westbound Anthem Way at I-17 will be narrowed to two through lanes nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 29, and ending Thursday morning, July 3, for sidewalk work. NOTE: Both left turn lanes onto southbound I-17 will remain open.
The southbound I-17 off-ramp at Anthem Way will be narrowed to one lane nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 29, and ending Wednesday morning, July 2.
The northbound frontage road west of I-17 by the Outlets at Anthem will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 29, and ending Tuesday morning, July 1.
- Detour: Drivers may consider using northbound 43rd Avenue as an alternate route.
The northbound I-17 on-ramp at Anthem Way will be narrowed to one lane from 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, to 6 a.m., Thursday, July 3.

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I-17, SR 74 to Anthem Way Pavement Rehabilitation

Contents

Overview
Project Area
Project Elements
What to Expect
Project Schedule
Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation has started a project to improve the pavement on Interstate 17 from State Route 74/Carefree Highway to Anthem Way. The purpose of the project is to replace the pavement and to improve safety and the driving experience on the roadway.

Project Area

Fact Sheet: I-17, SR 74 to Anthem Way Pavement Rehabilitation

Project Elements

Removing and replacing the existing asphalt pavement on I-17 and the interchange ramps between SR 74 and Anthem Way
Repairing and sealing bridge decks
Upgrading guardrails
Replacing pavement markings
Modifying existing sidewalk curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, as needed, at the Daisy Mountain Drive and Anthem Way interchanges, to comply with federal Americans with Disability Act standards

What to Expect

Overnight weeknight/weekend lane restrictions and ramp closures will be required.

ADOT will provide information about restrictions and closures in advance so drivers can plan to use alternate routes and allow extra time.

Project Schedule

Construction began in June 2025 and will take approximately eight months to complete.

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

Stay Informed

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Phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
Email: [email protected]
Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007