Current and upcoming Loop 101 closures and restrictions (click here)

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Nightly restrictions at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard planned Dec. 1-6

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions in north Scottsdale for the installation of traffic signals as part of the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements.

Eastbound Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be narrowed to one lane at Loop 101 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, until the morning of Friday, Dec. 6

Please help us promote highway safety. Speed limits are reduced to 55 mph in work zones for the safety of drivers and workers. Slow down, stay alert and be prepared to merge with caution when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

This work is part of the Loop 101, Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements project that is adding an additional general-use lane in each direction and making improvements to Loop 101 and interchanges between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard.

For more information on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements visit the project website at azdot.gov/Loop101PrincesstoShea.

Nightly restrictions at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard planned Dec. 8-13

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions in north Scottsdale for installation of traffic signals as part of the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements.

Westbound Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be narrowed to one lane at Loop 101 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday, Dec. 8, until the morning of Friday, Dec. 13

For more information on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements visit the project website at azdot.gov/Loop101PrincesstoShea.

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Current and upcoming long-term ramp closures (click here)

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There are no long-term ramp closures in the project area at this time.

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

Overview
Project Elements
What to Expect
Previous Milestones
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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, will be 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

project map — **Project area map:** (click to enlarge)

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.

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 Virtual Public Meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.