Pecos Road closed this weekend for South Mountain Freeway utility work

Drivers should use alternate routes, including Chandler Boulevard

Pecos Road will be closed between 40th and 32nd streets and restricted to westbound traffic only between 32nd and 24th streets this weekend for utility work for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Motorists should consider alternate routes such as Chandler Boulevard.

The Pecos Road closure runs from 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. It will allow crews from Connect 202 Partners, the developer for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, to install new electrical conduit for the freeway.

Access to Pecos Storage will be maintained from 32nd Street during this work. Westbound Pecos Road will remain open between 32nd and 24th streets to provide access from the storage facility. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up to date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov or call 511. You can stay informed about the South Mountain Freeway project and sign up for updates and weekly traffic alerts at SouthMountainFreeway.com.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, please call the ADOT Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or email Projects@azdot.gov. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except when driving.