The Brief
- Starting at 5 a.m. on July 27, northbound lanes on SR-51 between Highland and Camelback roads will be narrowed to two lanes for a seven-week repair project.
- The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers utilize Interstate 17 or surface streets, such as 7th Street or 16th Street to avoid expected delays.
- The lane restrictions are part of an ongoing project to remove older asphalt and smooth out concrete pavement, which is projected to continue into the fall.
PHOENIX – A new project is going to impact a lot of drivers starting Monday morning, especially for those traveling on State Route 51 or Interstate 17.
What we know:
Starting at 5 a.m., on July 27, the northbound lanes between Highland and Camelback will be narrowed to two lanes. The closure is expected to last seven weeks to repair 700 feet of damaged pavement and the freeway’s drainage system. For the first four weeks, the two right lanes will close. After that, the left lanes will be closed.…