A limited number of freeway closures or lane restrictions are scheduled this weekend (Nov. 18-21) for improvement projects in the Phoenix area, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra time and plan alternate routes. The following freeway restrictions are scheduled:

Westbound Loop 303 closed between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (Nov. 21) for construction. I-17 off-ramps at Loop 303 restricted with access limited to using Sonoran Desert Drive (east of I-17). I-17 on-ramps at Loop 303 will remain open. Detour: Alternate routes include westbound SR 74 to southbound Lake Pleasant Parkway to enter Loop 303 beyond the closure.

Watson Road closed in both directions beneath I-10 in Buckeye from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday(Nov. 21) for bridge work (widening project). I-10 on- and off-ramps at Watson Road will remain open but traffic will not be able to travel under the freeway. Detour: Drivers can detour via the Verrado Way and Miller Road interchanges (access available by turning at the appropriate interchange and re-entering I-10 to reach Watson Road).

Interstate 10 narrowed to one lane in both directions overnight between Verrado Way and Miller Road in Buckeye from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19) for widening project. Detour: Please allow extra travel time, use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely in all work zones.