The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to allow extra time over the next two weekends for the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive 30-month widening project:

• The westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed from Gilbert Road to Arizona Avenue from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16.

• The westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road also will be closed.

• DETOUR: Motorists traveling west on Loop 202 may consider exiting ahead of the closure and using Pecos or Germann roads.

• The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Upcoming weekend closure (Sept. 20-23)

• Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed between Arizona Avenue and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.

• The westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Gilbert, McQueen, and Cooper roads also will be closed.

• DETOUR: Motorists traveling west on Loop 202 may consider exiting ahead of the closure and using Pecos or Germann roads.

• The southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) HOV ramp to eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.

ADOT urges drivers to plan ahead for detours and travel delays; slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the restrictions are in place.

This project will require many overnight and weekend closures and restrictions in the coming months. For more information, click here.

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