PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers planning to hit the road this weekend better plan for some extra time or an alternate route because there are multiple freeway closures planned across the Valley.
SR 51 closure
In central Phoenix, State Route 51 southbound will be closed between Northern and Highland avenues for a pavement improvement project from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. SR 51 southbound on-ramps from 32nd St to Bethany Home Road will also be closed.
Drivers should consider using 16th Street to Highland Avenue or Indian School Road to reconnect with SR 51.
I-10 closed
In the far West Valley, Interstate 10 westbound will be shut down between Loop 303 and Verrado Way for a widening project from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
I-10 westbound on-ramps from Loop 303 to Jackrabbit Trail will be closed. The detour route will use Yuma Road to reconnect with I-10.
Loop 303 closure
In the far north Valley, Loop 303 eastbound will be blocked off between 43rd Avenue and Interstate 17 for a bridge project from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday…