Construction of an extension of State Route 24 Gateway Freeway east of Ellsworth Road in Mesa will require a ramp closure on Saturday, Feb. 12, while crews install an overhead sign structure.

The work will require the use of heavy equipment in the area, according to a release.

The westbound SR 24 on-ramp at Ellsworth Road is scheduled to be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.

For a detour, drivers can travel north on Ellsworth and access Loop 202 Santan Freeway via westbound Elliot Road or by using westbound Ray Road to northbound Hawes Road.

ADOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855-712-8530 or go to azdot.gov/contact and select Projects from the drop-down menu.

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