Loop 101

Blogs/News articles tagged as Loop 101

June 23, 2016 | Blog Articles

What weighs up to 5,000 pounds, is more than 100 years old and can be more than a little prickly about moving?

May 27, 2016 | Blog Articles

ADOT is injecting foam deep underneath the pavement as a way to smooth out dips on Arizona highways, including the Loop 101 Pima Freeway.

April 6, 2016 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – This weekend’s planned full closure of northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Thomas Road for rubberized asphalt paving has been postponed with rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Crews are scheduled instead to resurface several northbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramps and right merge lanes in the Scottsdale area late Friday night and Saturday (April 8-9).

March 20, 2016 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened elevated ramps connecting State Route 51 at the Loop 101 Pima Freeway with Black Mountain Boulevard, improving access in the Desert Ridge area.

A roundabout serves as a transition to slow traffic to and from the freeway, and a pedestrian bridge has been added over Black Mountain Boulevard near Pinnacle High School.

November 25, 2015 | Blog Articles

There will be no full construction closures on the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project during the upcoming busy holiday season.

October 23, 2015 | Blog Articles

Since the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project is more than 50 percent complete, we thought now would be the perfect time for an update.

October 5, 2015 | Blog Articles

Drivers need to slow down in the work zone! Crews on the Loop 101 project have noted that not all motorists are adhering to the reduced limit through the project zone.

July 17, 2015 | Blog Articles

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the Loop 101 widening project, so we thought we’d take a look and see how work is progressing.

May 26, 2015 | Blog Articles

ADOT’s Environmental Planning Group reviews all projects and assigns measures to protect nesting birds from harm during construction.

May 5, 2015 | Blog Articles

Learning doesn’t always have to take place inside of a classroom, sometimes it can happen safely near the side of a freeway!

March 18, 2015 | Blog Articles

On Feb. 28, 2015, ADOT lowered a newly built bridge four feet to its final position.

November 26, 2014 | Blog Articles

Work is progressing on the Loop 101 widening project between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway).

November 4, 2014 | Blog Articles

A couple of improvement projects happening right now on the Loop 101 and the Loop 202 are seemingly similar, but each has their own distinct timeline.

September 10, 2014 | Blog Articles

If your commute includes the Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain), you’ve probably noticed the start of some construction work.

August 8, 2014 | Blog Articles

A major project that will add new lanes in both directions of Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) is scheduled to begin this weekend (August 9-10).

April 3, 2014 | Blog Articles

New freeway ramps to improve the flow of traffic near University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena in Glendale are now open.

February 27, 2014 | Blog Articles

The future Loop 101 HOV-lane ramps at the Maryland Avenue Bridge have truly taken shape near the Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.

November 19, 2013 | Blog Articles

If you’ve driven in the West Valley recently, it’s likely you have noticed the work that’s occurring on Loop 101 near Maryland Avenue.

October 13, 2011 | Blog Articles

Several miles of new HOV lanes opened earlier this week in Chandler and the West Valley … just in time for the Monday morning commute!

August 25, 2011 | Blog Articles

If you live and drive the Loop 101 in the West and North Valley you probably noticed the first stretch of HOV lanes on the eastbound Loop 101 recently opened. These new lanes already have helped to ease congestion in the North Valley, especially during the morning commute. You may have also noticed that the westbound HOV lanes appear to be done as well, but are not opened. ADOT has not decided to taunt you – these lanes aren’t open yet for a reason.