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

NOTE: A maintenance closure of westbound Loop 202 between Broadway and Cooper roads also will be in place from 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, to noon Sunday, Sept. 20.
DETOUR: Drivers in the Mesa and Gilbert areas are encouraged to take westbound US 60 to reach their destination; drivers in the Chandler area may consider using Pecos or Germann roads to reconnect with westbound Loop 202 at Alma School or Price roads.

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