Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway narrowed Friday night

Improvement projects will require lane restrictions and ramp closures along Phoenix-area freeways this weekend (June 17-20

). The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends planning ahead and considering alternate routes while the following scheduled restrictions are in place:

Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) narrowed (left lanes closed in both directions) between Van Buren/52nd streets and Loop 101 overnight from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday (June 18) for sign work. DETOUR: Use caution and be prepared to merge safely. Please watch for workers and equipment in work zones.

Additional freeway-restriction information will be posted at 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’sTravel 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.