Current and upcoming Loop 101 closures and restrictions

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Reminder: Southbound Loop 101 closed in north Scottsdale Aug. 1-4

Also in August: Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd closures, the start of a Raintree Dr ramp closure

The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds drivers to plan for the following Loop 101 closure for freeway widening as part of the current Loop 101 project in north Scottsdale.

Southbound Loop 101 will be closed between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4. The eastbound/southbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Scottsdale and Hayden roads also will be closed.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using southbound Scottsdale Road to eastbound Shea Boulevard to access Loop 101 beyond the closure.

UPCOMING CLOSURES/RESTRICTIONS

Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be closed in both directions at Loop 101 during the following times for bridge work:
- Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6, and again from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, to 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.
  - Eastbound Detour: Drivers may use the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to eastbound Raintree Drive to the northbound Loop 101 frontage road to access Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard east of the closure.
  - Westbound Detour: Drivers may use the northbound Loop 101 frontage road to westbound Bell Road to the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to access Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard west of the closure.
    - NOTE: There will be no access to businesses north of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard between 90th Street and Loop 101 on Saturday, Aug. 9, from midnight until 4 a.m.
      - Detour: Drivers may use southbound 90th Street to westbound Raintree Drive to northbound Hayden Road to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard or southbound 90th Street to westbound Raintree Drive to the Loop 101 frontage road.
- At the same times, the southbound Loop 101 frontage road right turn bay to westbound Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be closed.
  - Detour: Drivers may continue on the frontage road to westbound Raintree Drive to northbound Northsight Boulevard to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.

Southbound Raintree Drive Long-Term Off-Ramp Closure

The southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive will be closed beginning at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, for approximately 60 days, for reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and using the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to Raintree Drive.

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Current and upcoming long-term ramp closures

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Southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive closing for approximately 60 days beginning Aug. 17

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following long-term (approximately 60-day) ramp closure for reconstruction as part of the current Loop 101 widening project:

The southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive will be closed beginning at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, for approximately 60 days, for reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and using the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to Raintree Drive.

Raintree Drive off-ramp closure detour map

Northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Raintree Drive closed for approximately 60 days beginning July 20

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following long-term (approximately 60-day) ramp closure for reconstruction as part of the current Loop 101 widening project:

The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Raintree Drive will be closed beginning at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 20, for approximately 60 days, for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the northbound Loop 101 frontage road to the northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.

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Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements

Overview
Project Elements
What to Expect
Project area map
Previous Milestones
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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, is widening Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Dr/Pima Rd and Shea Blvd by one general-purpose lane in each direction and modifying existing interchanges to improve traffic flow on Loop 101 and the cross streets.

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Project Elements

Widen Loop 101 between Princess Dr/Pima Rd and Shea Blvd by one general-purpose lane in each direction
Add a third southbound left turn lane at Princess Dr/Pima Rd interchange
Convert Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd interchange to a diamond configuration
Add right turn lanes at Raintree Dr and Shea Blvd
Update sidewalks to make them ADA compliant
Upgrade freeway and ramp lighting

What to Expect

Construction began in January 2024 and will take approximately two years to complete.
Work will require lane restrictions and full closures on Loop 101, the interchange ramps and cross streets, and will occur primarily during overnight hours and weekends to minimize traffic impacts. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Long-term on- and off-ramp closures will be required (up to 60 days).
ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project web page.

Project area map

Previous Milestones

The public was surveyed in 2020 to gather input on the proposed interchange concepts.
The updated Design Concept Report (DCR) was released in February 2021.
A Noise Analysis was completed in Oct. 2022.
A Virtual Public Meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.