Southbound State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway) narrowed to one lane at Glendale

he Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers plan ahead, consider alternate routes or adjust travel schedules and use caution in work zones while the following restrictions are in place:

Southbound State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway) narrowed to one lane at Glendale Avenue 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (March 12) for pavement repair. DETOUR: Consider using Interstate 17 or Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) as alternate freeway routes.

Southbound State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway) narrowed to two lanes between Indian School and Thomas roads from 3 a.m. to noon Sunday (March 13) for overhead message board repair. DETOUR: Consider using Interstate 17 or Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) as alternate freeway routes.

Additional travel restriction information will be listed on ADOT’s website, azdot.gov, under ADOT News. Visit the site to also subscribe to ADOT email updates, including weekend restriction information.

For a complete list of highway and freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area and around the state, visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at az511.gov or call 511. Another great way to find out more about ADOT's projects and programs to improve Arizona’s transportation system is the ADOT Blog at azdot.gov/blog.

ADOT plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region. The primary funding source for regional freeway improvements is a half-cent sales tax approved by county voters in 2004. More information about ADOT projects and the regional plan is available at azdot.gov/PhoenixMetro.