The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as southbound State Route 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Interstate 10 from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, for overhead sign removal and a traffic shift. At the same time, the following ramps will be closed:
- The ramps from Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to southbound SR 143
- The westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) off-ramp at Sky Harbor Boulevard
- The southbound SR 143 on-ramps at Washington Street, Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Southbound SR 143 detour for westbound Loop 202 drivers: Use westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to eastbound I-10 to access destinations south of the closure.
Southbound SR 143 detour for eastbound Loop 202 drivers: Use eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) to westbound US 60 to access destinations south of the closure.
East Valley airport access: From Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway), use southbound 44th Street.
Note: Several other ramp and lane closures are also scheduled for this weekend. For information about additional weekend restrictions and closures, visit www.i10broadwaycurve.com.
