Current and upcoming Loop 202 closures and restrictions

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Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) lane restrictions and ramp closures planned nightly Oct. 9-10 and 14-15

Reminder: Long-term closure of eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue begins tonight (Oct. 9)

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions and ramp closures as part of the Loop 202, Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive widening project:

Reminder: One more night of lane and ramp closures

This week’s nightly ramp and lane closures will end Friday morning:
- Westbound Loop 202 will be narrowed to two lanes between Arizona Avenue and Alma School Road from 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, to 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10.
- Eastbound Loop 202 will be narrowed to two lanes between Alma School Road and Arizona Avenue from 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, to 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10.
- The eastbound Arizona Avenue off-ramp will be closed during the same time.

Reminder: Upcoming long-term ramp closure at Arizona Avenue (Oct. 9)

The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound Loop 202 off-ramps at Alma School or McQueen roads.

NEW: Upcoming lane and ramp closures

The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Cooper Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15.

The right lane of westbound Loop 202 will be closed between Lindsay and Gilbert roads nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 14, to the morning of Thursday, Oct. 16. The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road and the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Gilbert Road also will be closed during this time.

Reminder: Ongoing lane restrictions (Sept. 29-Nov. 24)

Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will continue to be narrowed to three lanes in the area of the Loop 202 and Loop 101 interchange ramp to the Loop 202 off-ramp at Price Road through Monday, Nov. 24, for pavement removal/replacement and drainage installation.

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will close at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound Loop 202 off-ramps at Alma School or McQueen roads.

Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Alma School Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Dobson Road or Arizona Avenue.

Westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Alma School Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Dobson Road.

Westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Arizona Avenue will close at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18,for approximately 60 days starting for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Alma School or McQueen 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 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