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UPDATE: North- and Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) lane restrictions and ramp closures between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard scheduled June 3-8

The lane restrictions previously schedule for June 2 have been postponed

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions as work continues on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard pavement project in north Scottsdale:

  • UPDATED: North- and southbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes in each direction between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Wednesday, June 3, and ending Friday morning, June 5.
    • During this time, the following north- and southbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramp closures will be needed:
      • Shea Boulevard on- and off-ramps
      • Cactus Road on- and off-ramps
      • Raintree Drive on- and off-ramps
      • Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard on- and off-ramps
      • Pima Road on- and off-ramps
    • Ramp detours: Drivers may consider using the next on- or off-ramp along the freeway. Consecutive on- and off-ramps will not be closed simultaneously. Follow the signed detour routes. 
  • North- and southbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road from 10 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 8. 
    • Expect north- and southbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramp closures in the area at times.

NOTE: Loop 101 on- and off-ramps will not be closed simultaneously. Ramps are anticipated to be closed for several hours at a time. Crews will be moving around the area based on progress. 

Law enforcement officers will be on-site and the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.

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

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

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. What to Expect
  3. Project area map
  4.  
  5. Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Scottsdale, widened Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard by one general-purpose lane in each direction and modified existing interchanges to improve traffic flow on Loop 101 and the cross streets. Construction was completed in early 2026.

Construction on the final surface of the roadway began in April 2026. Crews will use the concrete pavement treatment known as diamond grinding and will replace lane striping and other pavement markings.  

What to Expect

  • Work will require lane restrictions and ramp closures and will occur primarily during overnight hours during the week and weekends to minimize traffic impacts. No full closures of Loop 101 are anticipated. 

  • Construction is anticipated to take approximately three months to complete.

  • ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers and on the project web page.

Project area map

project map

 

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

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. What to Expect
  3. Project area map
  4.  
  5. Stay Informed