ARIZONA NEWS

Heads up: Phoenix-area freeway to be closed during weekend for sign installation

Feb 19, 2016, 5:00 AM

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)...

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the following travel advisories have been issued for the weekend of Feb. 19:

• Northbound State Route 51 will be closed between Bell Road and Loop 101 from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for sign-structure installation. Northbound SR 51 on-ramps at Greenway Road, Bell Road and Union Hills Drive will also be closed.

• Eastbound Grand Avenue will be closed between Reems and Dysart roads in Surprise from 7 a.m. Sunday to 3 a.m. Monday for lane striping and barrier wall placement. Local business access will be available via Bell Road.

• Interstate 17 will be closed for up to 15 minutes in both directions between Cactus and Thunderbird roads from 4:30 a.m. to noon Sunday for overhead cable work. I-17 frontage roads will also be closed in both directions between Cactus and Thunderbird roads. Northbound I-17 on-ramp at Cactus and southbound I-17 on-ramp at Thunderbird will also be closed.

• Southbound Loop 101 off- and on-ramps at Shea Boulevard will be closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for a widening project. Southbound Loop 101 right lane will also be closed near Shea Boulevard. Northbound Loop 101 off- and on-ramps at Shea Boulevard will also be closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for a widening project. Northbound Loop 101 right lane will also be closed near Shea Boulevard.

• Northbound Interstate 17 will be narrowed to one lane overnight between the I-10 interchange near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Seventh Avenue from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement repair. Eastbound I-10 ramp to northbound I-17 will also be closed.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Split-panel image with a photo of Chris Greicius, the 7-year-old boy who inspired the creation of M...

Kevin Stone

Make-A-Wish getting replacement for inspirational statue stolen from Phoenix headquarters

Make-A-Wish is getting a replacement for the cherished statue that was stolen from the non-profit group’s Phoenix headquarters last year.

15 minutes ago

2015 K&A Kisidiaris Trust bought Glendale retail center Avenue at Olive Park for $5.5 million...

Bailey Leasure

Retail center near Glendale Community College sells for $5.5 million

2015 K&A Kisidiaris Trust buys Glendale Avenue at Olive Park, a three-acre retail center near Glendale Community College for $5.5 million.

25 minutes ago

Volleyball will take place on Friday but will take place at Avondale's American Sports Center. (Spe...

David Veenstra

Glendale high school hosting Special Olympics Arizona Summer Games this weekend

Special Olympics Arizona's Summer Games are returning this weekend. More than 1,500 athletes will make their way to Glendale to compete.

35 minutes ago

Frutilandia Taqueria Factory dual location opening in Mesa...

Serena O'Sullivan

Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory opening dual-concept restaurant location in Mesa

A dual location of Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory is opening in Mesa next weekend. Giveaways and food promotions will accompany the event.

46 minutes ago

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers holds the supersized scissors at the ribbon cutting at Glendale's newly...

Damon Allred

Glendale officials cut ribbon at newly renovated city court

Glendale officials welcomed a newly updated courthouse, as city leaders cut the ribbon at the public service building.

9 hours ago

indicted in fake elector scheme Arizona Republicans...

KTAR.com

State grand jury indicts 11 Arizona Republicans in fake elector investigation

Eleven defendants were indicted in a fake elector scheme on Wednesday, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

11 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

COLLINS COMFORT MASTERS

Here are 5 things Arizona residents need to know about their HVAC system

It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.

...

DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care

Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required

Sciatica pain is one of the most common ailments a person can face, and if not taken seriously, it could become one of the most harmful.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.

Heads up: Phoenix-area freeway to be closed during weekend for sign installation