Current and upcoming Loop 202 closures and restrictions

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Upcoming Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) weekend closure June 27-29
Long-term ramp closure at Dobson Road scheduled to begin June 30

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:

Upcoming weekend closure

Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed at Arizona Avenue from 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, to noon Sunday, June 29.
- The westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Gilbert, McQueen and Cooper roads also will be closed.
- The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane will also be closed between Alma School Road and Arizona Avenue during this time.
- DETOUR: Westbound Loop 202 drivers may consider exiting ahead of the closure and using Pecos or Germann roads to Alma School Road to access Loop 202.

Upcoming long-term ramp closure starts June 30

The eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Dobson Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Alma School or Price roads. (The eastbound Price on-ramp is scheduled to open before June 30.)

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Arizona Avenue closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Alma School or McQueen roads.

Westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at McQueen Road closed beginning 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) off-ramp at McQueen Road long-term closure begins June 12

The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McQueen Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound off-ramps at Cooper Road or Arizona Avenue.

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 Improvements

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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