The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for some lane restrictions and ramp closures early next week in the Chandler area as part of the Loop 202 widening project:

• Westbound Loop 202 will be narrowed to two lanes between Dobson and Price roads from 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.

• 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. 7, and ending Friday morning, Oct. 10.

The following ramps will be closed at the times listed above:

• The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road

• The westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Gilbert Road

Also, westbound Loop 202 will be narrowed to two lanes between Arizona Avenue and Alma School Road nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Wednesday, Oct. 8, and ending Friday morning, Oct. 10.

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

Other onngoing lane restrictions, Sept. 29-Nov. 24, include estbound Loop 202 continuing 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.

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones. For additional information on the project, click here. 

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