Current and upcoming Loop 202 closures and restrictions

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Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Alma School Road now open

The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Alma School following a weeks-long closure for reconstruction as part of the Santan Freeway widening project between Loop 101 and Val Vista Drive.

ADOT thanks drivers for their patience while this improvement work took place.

Ongoing lane restrictions

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 for pavement removal/replacement and drainage installation.

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

Westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Alma School Road closed 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

Detour: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Arizona Avenue or Price Road.

Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue closed 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 closed 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.

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