Current and upcoming Loop 202 closures and restrictions

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The westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Arizona Avenue scheduled to close Aug. 8-11
Nightly closures of northbound Arizona Avenue scheduled Aug. 10-15

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures and restrictions as part of the Loop 202 widening project.

The westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound exits at McQueen or Alma School roads.
Northbound Arizona Avenue at Loop 202 will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning Sunday, Aug. 10 and ending the morning of Friday, Aug. 15.

UPCOMING CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS (AUG. 15-22)

The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Val Vista Drive will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 through 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17.
- The right lane on westbound Loop 202 between Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will also be closed during this time.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road.
The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at McQueen Road will be closed from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Cooper Road.
Southbound Arizona Avenue at Loop 202 will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning Sunday, Aug. 17 and ending the morning of Friday, Aug. 22.

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES (Approximately 60 days):

Westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Price Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, for approximately 60 days starting for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Dobson Road.

Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Dobson Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Alma School or Price roads.

Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McQueen Road will close at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound off-ramps at Cooper Road or Arizona Avenue.

Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Arizona Avenue closed beginning 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound on-ramps at Alma School or McQueen roads.

NOTE: Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors.

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Loop 202 (Santan Freeway), Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive Improvements

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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has initiated a project to widen and make other improvements to the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the city of Chandler and town of Gilbert.

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic capacity on Loop 202 to address growing traffic demands in the southeast Valley and relieve traffic congestion on Loop 202 during the morning and evening peak travel periods. Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, with the population expected to increase by nearly 30 percent between 2020 and 2040. Traffic volume projections indicate congestion will worsen in the future due to growth in the region.

Project Elements

Adding two general purpose lanes in each direction on Loop 202 from Loop 101 to Gilbert Road
Adding one general purpose lane in each direction from Gilbert Road to Val Vista Drive
Widening exit ramps from one to two lanes
Adding noise walls in some locations
Widening overpass bridges
Reconstructing the eastbound Arizona Avenue on-ramp and bridge
Removing the existing asphalt pavement surface to improve existing pavement conditions and the driving surface for vehicles