Intermittent Nightly Closures on I-10 and Major Chandler Ramp Shutdown Impact Commuters

Phoenix Commute: Nightly Stoppages on I-10 and Major Chandler Ramp Shutdown

Good morning, Phoenix commuters. For Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and local municipal agencies have issued several alerts regarding roadwork and utility projects that will impact traffic flow today and into the late evening. While morning travel on the I-17 and Loop 101 remains largely free of major incidents, specific bottlenecks in the Southeast Valley and nighttime restrictions on I-10 require planning.

Interstate 10 Broadway Curve: Utility Work Stoppages

The most significant alert for tonight involves Interstate 10. Starting at 9:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, February 24, ADOT will begin intermittent full closures of I-10 in both directions near the Broadway Curve. These closures are necessary for Arizona Public Service (APS) crews to install power poles and move overhead lines across the freeway.

• Location: Eastbound and westbound I-10 between 48th Street and Broadway Road.
• Duration: Work is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. tonight until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
• Stoppages: Drivers should be prepared for the freeway to be fully stopped for up to 15 minutes at a time throughout the night.
• Recommendation: Use the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway or the US 60 to avoid the Broadway Curve area during these hours.

Southeast Valley: Loop 101 Ramp Closure

Commuters in Chandler continue to navigate a major ramp closure at the Price and Santan Freeway interchange. As part of the ongoing Santan Freeway widening project, the ramp from southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) to eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) is completely closed for pavement replacement.

• Duration: This closure is expected to last through next week.
• Detour: Traffic is being diverted to exit at Price Road, where drivers can use the southbound frontage road to access the eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp.
• Alert: Expect heavy slowing on the southbound Loop 101 approaching the US 60 and Ray Road as traffic filters toward the detour.

Local Street and Intersection Restrictions

In addition to freeway work, several arterial streets in Phoenix are seeing significant activity today:

• 16th Street & Deer Valley Road: Partial lane closures are in effect for intersection improvements; these are expected to cause delays through early March.
• 107th Avenue & Camelback Road: Construction for private development has restricted lanes in all directions.
• 19th Avenue & South Mountain Avenue: Utility crews are on-site for street transportation work, leading to lane shifts for northbound traffic.
• 12th Street: Work between Monte Vista Road and Oak Street is in its final day, with full reopening expected by this evening.

Public Transit and Valley Metro

Valley Metro reports that all light rail and bus services, including Express and RAPID routes, are running on their standard weekday schedules. There are no major service interruptions reported for the light rail system today. Commuters using bus routes near the Broadway Curve or in Chandler should check the Valley Metro app for real-time adjustments if local detours impact stop accessibility.