PHOENIX — Portions of two major freeways in the Valley will be closed this weekend and drivers may need to seek out an alternative route.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said sections of State Route 51 and Interstate 17 will be closed to allow crews to conduct pavement work and sign replacements.
The northbound lanes of SR-51 will be closed between Northern Avenue and Cactus Road from 9 p.m. on May 8 until 5 a.m. on May 11. The on-ramps located at Colter Street, Bethany Home Road and Glendale Avenue will also be closed…