The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds East Valley drivers to plan for full closures of the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) over two weekends this month. The first full closure is scheduled to occur this Friday, May 3, through early Monday, May 6, between the US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and Williams Field Road.

Another section of the Loop 202 from Williams Field Road to the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) will be closed late Friday, May 10, through early Monday, May 13.

The closures are necessary so ADOT can repair 21 miles of pavement. On- and off-ramps in the work zones also will be closed while work is underway. Alternate routes include the US 60 and local streets.

Drivers should allow extra travel time while the following closures are in place:

May 3-6:

The Loop 202 will be closed in both directions between the US 60 and Williams Field Road from 10 p.m. Friday, May 3, to 3 a.m. Monday, May 6. Also:

• State Route 24 will be closed at Ellsworth Road. Drivers can access Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Ray Road.
• The interchange ramps from east and westbound US 60 to westbound Loop 202 will be closed.
• The Loop 202 on- and off-ramps at Baseline, Guadalupe, Elliot, Hawes, Power, Higley and Williams Field roads will be closed.

May 10-13:

The Loop 202 will be closed in both directions between Williams Field Road and the Loop 101 from 10 p.m. Friday, May 10, to 3 a.m. Monday, May 13. Also:

• The interchange ramp from southbound Loop 101 to eastbound Loop 202 will be closed.
• The ramp from Williams Field Road to westbound Loop 202 will be closed, as well as the Loop 202 on- and off-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, Cooper and McQueen roads, Arizona Avenue and Alma School, Dobson and Price roads.

Local attractions, restaurants, shopping centers and religious centers will remain accessible from city streets; however, expect traffic to be heavier than usual. Delays are possible, so allow extra travel time.