Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) Loop 101 to Gilbert
Road HOV Lane
Motorists driving on Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) will
find a quicker drive late summer 2010 with the addition of
HOV lanes to absorb carpool, bus and motorcycle traffic between
Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and SR 51. In preparation
for the construction of this link, the Arizona Department
of Transportation (ADOT) will close Loop 202 between Loop
101 (Pima Freeway) and Country Club Drive to set temporary
concrete barrier in the median and restripe traffic lane lines
to move traffic towards the right shoulder, improving the
safety of crews and motorists by moving traffic away from
the work zone.
This addition will complete the HOV eastbound/westbound access
from Loop 202 at Loop 101 to Gilbert Road. The project was
preplanned to better utilize median space, and will add one
HOV lane in each direction, a new permanent concrete median
barrier, median lighting and new rubberized asphalt to minimize
traffic noise.
Anticipated
Schedule –
Construction:
late Spring 2009 through late summer 2010
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.
