Have a Safe Holiday Weekend-Phoenix Road Construction
May 23rd, 2008 categories: General Information
From the Arizona Dept of Transportation
***No Freeway Restrictions or Closures in Phoenix Area Over Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-26)****
The Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer travel season, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) wants to help make this weekend’s travel easier on everyone. There are no construction closures or restrictions scheduled on Valley freeways over the long holiday weekend.
ADOT advises drivers to be prepared for existing work zones along busy stretches of Valley freeways. This includes Interstate 17 in the North Valley and Interstate 10 in the West Valley, where crews are building much anticipated new lanes and making other improvements. ADOT asks drivers to slow down and concentrate on safe driving in these areas.ADOT reminds everyone of these safe driving tips as the holiday weekend begins:
- Make sure you and your passengers are buckled in.
- Check your vehicle before you go; proper tire pressure is important.
- Be patient.
- Don’t speed and don’t follow other vehicles too closely.
- Get a good night’s rest before a trip.
- Bring extra food and water in case of a delay or an emergency.
- Never drink and drive.
For a complete listing of freeway and highway closures or restrictions across Arizona, visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is coordinating freeway improvements throughout the Valley. These projects - which include new freeways, additional lanes and interchanges, rubberized asphalt, new landscaping and more - are included in the 20-year Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County More than $15 billion in comprehensive, diverse transportation improvements are funded in the plan through a voter-approved sales tax that became effective in January 2006. More information on ADOT’s freeway portion of the Regional Transportation Plan is available at www.azdot.gov/ValleyFreeways
