Large section of I-10 closed this weekend

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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Drivers should prepare for many closures this weekend, most prominently, a large section of the I-10, which may affect Maricopans driving to the Phoenix Metro area. The work is connected to work on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project 

Eastbound I-10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 17, for overhead sign work and work zone set up. At the same time, the following ramps will be closed: 

  • Eastbound I-10 on-ramps at Third, Seventh and Jefferson streets, Buckeye Road, 24th, 32nd, and 40th streets and Broadway Road. 
  • Loop ramp from southbound SR 143 to eastbound I-10. 
  • Ramp from westbound US 60 to eastbound I-10. 
  • Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street. 
  • Ramp from Southbound I-17 to Eastbound I-10. 
  • Westbound Loop 202, also known as Red Mountain Freeway, ramp to eastbound I-10 
  • Southbound SR 51 on-ramp at McDowell Road. 
  • Ramps from southbound SR 51 to eastbound I-10. 
  • High occupancy vehicle ramp from eastbound I-10 to eastbound Loop 202. 

Eastbound I-10 is not the only area with closures this weekend. Those travelling west on I-10 should expect westbound I-10 to be narrowed to two lanes from 10 p.m. Friday, April 14 through 4 a.m. Monday, April 17. The HOV ramp from US 60 to westbound I-10 will also be closed.  

Other closures include: 

The westbound US 60 ramp to eastbound I-10 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 17, for a traffic shift. Use the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) to the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) to access eastbound I-10. 

The eastbound I-10 on-ramp at Warner Road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 17, for sidewalk work. Use the eastbound I-10 on-ramp at Ray Road instead. 

The westbound I-10 on-ramp at Broadway Road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 17, for a traffic shift. Use the westbound I-10 on-ramp at 32nd Street instead. 

Check www.az511.gov for real-time highway conditions before heading out. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Valley travelers to plan alternate routes or allow extra time. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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