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Loop 101 Pima Freeway
Blogs/News articles tagged as Loop 101 Pima Freeway
November 13, 2025 | News/Press Release
Eastbound Loop 101 ramp to southbound SR 51 closed
November 10, 2025 | News/Press Release
Drivers using wider freeway between Princess Dr and Shea Blvd
ADOT has opened a new southbound lane along Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard. Learn more about the latest milestone for the Loop 101 Improvement Project in Scottsdale.
November 3, 2025 | News/Press Release
Crews reach a major milestone for the widening project north of Shea Blvd
ADOT has opened a new northbound Loop 101 lane between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive today (Monday, Nov. 3) as part of the ongoing $108 million improvement project to assist traffic flow along the freeway. Learn more here.
August 12, 2024 | News/Press Release
Ramp to close for approximately 60 days as part of widening project
The southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be closed for approximately 60 days starting early Monday, Aug. 19 (approximately 1 a.m.). The ramp will be reconstructed as part of the ongoing freeway widening project in north Scottsdale. Learn more here.
April 11, 2024 | News/Press Release
Temporary closure starts April 15 as part of freeway widening project
The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale is scheduled to be closed for approximately 60 days, starting Monday, April 15, for reconstruction work as part of an ongoing freeway widening project. Learn more here.
February 20, 2024 | Blog Articles
By Doug Nintzel / ADOT Communications
During National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24, we’re asking engineers on some of ADOT’s projects to share with us stories about their work and careers. Today, meet Sara Howard from the Loop 101 Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard Improvement Project in Scottsdale. Howard is a Senior Resident Engineer in heavy civil construction and transportation.
What sparked your interest in engineering?
January 10, 2024 | Blog Articles
By Doug Nintzel / ADOT Communications
Will the work on the Loop 101 Improvement Project in north Scottsdale impact access to events like car shows and the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament? A lot of thought has gone into keeping the freeway project from being an issue for event visitors.
December 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
Two Loop 101 widening projects to start; I-10, I-17 work will advance
2024 will see the launch of two Loop 101 widening projects as well as advancements on improvement projects that are underway along I-10 near the Broadway Curve and along I-17 north of Phoenix.
December 19, 2023 | News/Press Release
Two-year project will add lanes between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive
A project to add new lanes and make interchange improvements along Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road in Scottsdale is scheduled to start in early January. Learn more in this ADOT news release.
January 11, 2022 | News/Press Release
PHOENIX – The final major components of the Loop 101 Improvement Project in the north Valley have been completed following the last scheduled full weekend closure for lane-marking work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
January 15, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications
A recent inquiry from a motorist prompted a blog explaining the artwork on the Loop 101 project.