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Eastbound lane closure Saturday, March 22

Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be narrowed to two lanes (right two lanes closed) between Cooper and Gilbert roads from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22.

Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) closure and lane restrictions planned March 28-April 7
Arizona Avenue lane restrictions and long-term ramp closure at Gilbert Road also planned starting March 30

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

Loop 202 Closure March 29-30

  • Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed between Alma School and Dobson roads from 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, to noon Sunday, March 30.
  • The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane also will be closed between Dobson and Alma School roads
  • DETOUR: Westbound drivers on Loop 202 may consider exiting ahead of the closure, using Pecos or Germann roads.

Loop 202 Lane Restriction March 28 - April 7 

  • Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be narrowed to two lanes in the area of the Val Vista Drive interchange from 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 7, for pavement removal and replacement.

Lane Restrictions March 30 - April 1

  • Northbound Arizona Avenue will be closed at the Loop 202 interchange from 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30, to 5 a.m. Sunday, March 31.
  • Southbound Arizona Avenue will be closed at the Loop 202 interchange from 9 p.m. Sunday, March 31, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 1. 

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

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

 

Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Gilbert Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 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.

Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Cooper Road to be closed beginning at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project.

  • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 off-ramps at McQueen or Gilbert roads.

Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Gilbert Road closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 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 Cooper or Lindsay roads.

Eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Gilbert Road closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project.

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

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.  

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