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Reminder: Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) weekend closures and restrictions planned May 16-19

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions and ramp closures along Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) as work continues on the widening project between Loop 101 and Val Vista Drive.

ARIZONA AVENUE (May 16-19)

  • The westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, May 16, to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound off-ramps at McQueen and Alma School roads as alternate routes.
  • Arizona Avenue will be CLOSED in both directions at the Loop 202 interchange from
    1 a.m. Saturday, May 17, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 19
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using Alma School or McQueen roads 

GILBERT ROAD (May 16-19)

  • The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Gilbert Road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, May 16, to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound on-ramps at Lindsay and Cooper roads.

LINDSAY ROAD (May 15-17)

  • The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, to 5 a.m. Friday, May 16. The right two lanes of westbound Loop 202 also will be closed between Lindsay and Gilbert roads
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound on-ramps at Gilbert or Cooper road as alternate routes.
  • The eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, May 16, to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 17. The right two lanes of eastbound Loop 202 also will be closed between Lindsay Road and Val Vista Drive.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Cooper Road or Val Vista Drive as alternate routes.

 

    LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

    Westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at McQueen Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound on-ramps at Cooper Road or Arizona Avenue. 

    Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Price Road to be closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Dobson or Alma School roads.

    Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Gilbert Road closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Cooper or Lindsay roads.

    Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Val Vista Drive to be closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project.

    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway or Lindsay Road.

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

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    Loop 202 (Santan Freeway), Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive

    Loop 202 (Santan Freeway), Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive

    Contents

    Overview

    The Arizona Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has initiated a project to widen and make other improvements to the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the city of Chandler and town of Gilbert.

    The purpose of this project is to improve traffic capacity on Loop 202 to address growing traffic demands in the southeast Valley and relieve traffic congestion on Loop 202 during the morning and evening peak travel periods. Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, with the population expected to increase by nearly 30 percent between 2020 and 2040. Traffic volume projections indicate congestion will worsen in the future due to growth in the region.

    Project Elements

    • Adding two general purpose lanes in each direction on Loop 202 from Loop 101 to Gilbert Road
    • Adding one general purpose lane in each direction from Gilbert Road to Val Vista Drive
    • Widening exit ramps from one to two lanes 
    • Adding noise walls in some locations
    • Widening overpass bridges 
    • Reconstructing the eastbound Arizona Avenue on-ramp and bridge
    • Removing the existing asphalt pavement surface to improve existing pavement conditions and the driving surface for vehicles

    Project Area

    Project Area Map

    Timeline

    • The project began construction in August 2024 and will take approximately two and half years to complete.  

    Construction Photos and Videos

     

    Loop 202 Widening Project Spring 2025

    Project Documents

    Project Fact Sheet

    Final Design Concept Report

    Final Noise Report

    Traffic Noise Fact sheet

    Public Meeting

    Virtual Public Meeting Information

    ADOT held a virtual public meeting on June 8, 2022.

    Links to the presentation and recordings of the meeting are available here in English and Spanish.

    Meeting Summary

    Meeting Slides - English Script

    Meeting Slides - Spanish Script

    English Presentation Video

    Spanish Presentation Video

     

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    ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Please contact us in any of these ways:

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