Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)

Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)

Loop 101 HOV Design Build

Project Summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding 30-miles of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) from Interstate 10 to State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway). ADOT has already added more than 30 miles of HOV lanes to Loop 101 (Price Freeway) in the East Valley between Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) to SR 51 during the past three years. This project will allow over 60 miles of uninterrupted HOV access expanding the regional transit network.

In addition to HOV lane construction, three freeway bridges at 19th, 31st and 35th avenues will be widened to accommodate the expanded freeway, two new overhead message signs will be installed and the northbound Bell Road off-ramp will be lengthened to ease congestion.

What motorists can expect during construction

  • A series of full freeway weekend-long closures are needed to establish the median work zone. Closure locations vary, but times are from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday
  • Reduced 55 mph speed limit along the entire Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
  • Potential single and double lane closures during non-rush hour periods
  • Potential crossroad closures at 19th, 31st and 35th avenues

News and Updates

Read the ADOT blog post for an explanation of why some HOV lanes appear to be completed but are not yet open.

Closures and Restrictions
 

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Project Map

Project Map - Loop 101 HOV Design Build

Move your cursor over a work area to see closure and restriction information.
A printable map is also available.

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On The Move Our Valley Freeway System is part of the 2004 voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan. We are working hard with our transit partners to implement the voters’ vision and are committed to quality, safety, open communication with our neighbors, and minimal inconvenience to the traveling public.

35th Avenue closed at Loop 101 in both directions nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday night (March 21) through Friday morning (March 25) for bridge widening. Southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Glendale Avenue closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday (March 24). Detour: Use 99th Avenue south to Bethany Home Road.