Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between McKellips and Chaparral roads from 10 p.m. Friday (July 15) to 5 a.m. Monday (July 18) for widening project work, including bridge deck joint installation and final lane striping.

Both ramps from Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to northbound Loop 101 closed. Northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Rio Salado Parkway closed. Northbound Loop 101 ramps to Loop 202 will be open but expect heavy traffic backups.

DETOUR: Please consider alternate routes, including northbound State Route 51, to avoid longest delays. Fountain Hills residents have the option to use the Beeline Highway (SR 87) to access Loop 202. Alternate freeway routes include westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) to westbound Interstate 10 to reach northbound I-17 or SR 51. Northbound Loop 101 traffic exiting at McKellips Road will detour to northbound Hayden Road and eastbound McDonald Drive.