While no construction closures are scheduled on state highways over July 4th weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) says drivers should prepare for heavier traffic at times and be ready in case of delays.
ADOT and its contractors will not schedule any full closures along state highways, including Phoenix-area freeways, from Thursday afternoon, July 2, to Monday morning, July 6, to limit impacts on holiday weekend travel.
Drivers should allow extra time during peak travel periods, including Thursday afternoon and Sunday afternoon and evening.
Multiple agencies, including ADOT, the Department of Public Safety and other first responders, are asking drivers to expect the unexpected while focusing on safety and staying alert during holiday road trips. Unscheduled highway closures are possible due to crashes, disabled vehicles, wildfires or other incidents.
ADOT anticipates heavy traffic and possible delays at times on highways in and out of the Phoenix and Tucson areas, including Interstate 10 as well as Interstate 17 north of Phoenix. The I-17 flex lanes system between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point will be open for northbound traffic this week through late Saturday and then available for southbound travel on Sunday.
Other highways expected to be busy at times include State Route 87 between Fountain Hills and Payson; US 93 between Wickenburg and Hoover Dam and I-8 and I-10 between the Phoenix area and the California state line.
Because travel delays are possible, don’t forget other important items such as prescription medicines. A hat, sunglasses and umbrella – to help with rain or shade – also are good items to remember.
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