The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and plan to use detours as southbound SR 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and I-10 from 10 p.m., Friday, March 22, to 4 a.m. Monday, March 25, for paving. 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 and University Drive
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. Eastbound I-10 drivers using the off ramp at 48th Street will only be able to turn right on 48th Street.
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 more information about additional weekend restrictions and closures, visit i10braodwaycurve.com/alerts.