Road work in Phoenix area on hold for Super Bowl weekend

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation won’t be closing any freeways this weekend, as traffic will be heavier than usual from Super Bowl-related events.

ADOT is postponing construction-related closures from Friday through Monday to reduce delays.

On Sunday — game day — expect closures in the area around University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Those restrictions are laid out below:

• The Loop 101 northbound on-ramps at Camelback and Bethany Home roads will be closed from 2 to 6 p.m.

• The Loop 101 off-ramps in both directions at Glendale and Maryland avenues and Bethany Home Road will be closed from 6 to 10 p.m.

• Ninety-fifth Avenue will be closed between Maryland Avenue and Bethany Home Road.

• Eastbound Glendale Avenue will be closed between 99th and 95th avenues from 6 to 10 p.m.

• Northbound 91st Avenue will be closed between Camelback and Bethany Home Roads from 6 to 10 p.m.

• Eastbound Bethany Home Road will be closed between 95th and 91st avenues from 6 to 10 p.m.

ADOT has a list of other safe-driving tips for Super Bowl weekend:

• Never drive while impaired

• Arrange for a designated driver

• Buckle up

• Obey speed limits

• Be prepared to slow down in wet weather

• Check your vehicle, including tire pressure

• Be patient, don’t tailgate

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