Official Roundup: City Notices and Weekend Service Advisories for February 7, 2026

Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has issued a weekend freeway travel advisory for several major corridors in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents and visitors should plan for the following disruptions active today, Saturday, February 7:

• Loop 101 (Pima Freeway): The eastbound ramp to southbound State Route 51 in Northeast Phoenix is closed for lane striping. This closure is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 p.m. today. Motorists are advised to exit at Cave Creek Road or Tatum Boulevard as an alternative.
• Loop 202 (Santan Freeway): In the Chandler area, westbound lanes between Loop 101 and Interstate 10 are closed for pavement maintenance until 2:00 p.m. Starting at 9:00 p.m. tonight, the eastbound lanes in the same stretch will close until Sunday afternoon.
• US 60 (Grand Avenue): In the Surprise area, the left-turn lane to 163rd Avenue and the southbound Loop 303 off-ramp are undergoing interchange improvements. While overnight closures typically lift by 9:00 a.m., drivers should expect lingering congestion and shifted traffic patterns throughout the day.

Public Health and Safety Updates

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) continues to maintain an enhanced surveillance alert regarding measles transmission within the county. Following confirmed exposures in early 2026, health officials are urging residents to verify their vaccination status. Healthcare providers are instructed to isolate and report any suspected cases characterized by high fever and a maculopapular rash immediately.

Additionally, the Arizona Department of Health Services has officially launched the "Community Profiles" interactive tool. This resource is now available to the public to explore local health data and community-specific wellness metrics across Phoenix and surrounding municipalities.

City Council Actions and Formal Notices

Following the formal meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the City of Phoenix has published several new ordinances and administrative updates:

• Schroeder Annexation: The Council has officially passed an ordinance for the annexation of land located in the North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 North. This zoning change will officially take effect in early March.
• Ethics Commission: Notice is provided that the City Ethics Commission will hold its next public session on February 19. Public comment registration remains open for those wishing to address the commission.
• Neighborhood Services: The city is highlighting its ongoing graffiti-free initiative. Property owners are encouraged to report unauthorized markings to the city’s removal team to maintain community standards.

Community Resources and Special Events

Today marks the "Green Out" at the WM Phoenix Open. For every attendee wearing green at the TPC Scottsdale today, donations will be made to environmental solution funds for underserved communities. Due to high attendance, the city is operating free shuttles from Lot A until 11:00 p.m.

Phoenix Public Library locations are also currently offering free blood pressure kits for checkout as part of a recurring public service initiative to encourage heart health monitoring during Black History Month.