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More Major Freeway Closures in Scottsdale This Weekend

by Dru Bloomfield on August 15, 2008

Scottsdale freeway map - traffic

From ADOT (Arizona Department of Transportation):

The following closures or restrictions are scheduled along Valley freeways this weekend:

  • Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Chaparral and McKellips roads from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (August 18) for HOV (carpool) lane construction.

    DETOUR: Drivers are strongly encouraged to use State Route 51 and local streets as alternate routes.

  • Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) narrowed to one lane between Shea Boulevard and Hayden Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (August 18) for HOV (carpool) lane construction.

    DETOUR: Consider alternate routes. Be prepared to slow down and merge safely in the work zone

Project benefit: ADOT is constructing 15 miles of carpool lanes from Princess Drive to Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway). The eight-mile section from Via de Ventura to Loop 202 is scheduled to open this fall. The remainder of the project will open in spring 2009. 

For a complete listing of freeway and highway closures or restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at www.az511.com  or call 5-1-1.

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Scottsdale’s Super This Week – Helpful Traffic Info

by Dru Bloomfield on February 2, 2008

I may seem a little hung up on traffic this weekend, but I’ve been told more than once that over a million extra bodies are expected in downtown Scottsdale this weekend.  Sounds like a huge party to me!

The City of Scottsdale does a great job keeping residents updated. I got an email at 10 p.m. last night, updating me on where to park if I was headed downtown for one of the many parties.  Here’s yet another email update on how to avoid the bottlenecks.

SCOTTSDALE’S “SUPER WEEK” CONTINUES

The world is watching Scottsdale this week – and up to 1 million visitors are expected in town to check out our special events.

The FBR Open golf tournament continues at the TPC Scottsdale, the Sun Country Circuit horse show continues at WestWorld and dozens of Super Bowl related activities will unfold in Scottsdale right up to the big game this Sunday, Feb. 3.

To accommodate special events, the following street closures are taking place in downtown through Feb. 4:
** Stetson Drive, from Fifth Avenue to Scottsdale Road
** Sixth Avenue, west of Scottsdale Road to Stetson Drive
** The north and south sides of the SRP Canal from Goldwater Boulevard to Scottsdale Road
** Marshall Way, south of Via Soleri Drive

More information on these closures is available at:
http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/capitalprojects/proj_report.asp?proj=D0703&status=D0703

There are a number of ways residents and visitors can keep up to date on parking and traffic conditions at the various event venues. 

 Information will be available on the city’s Web site at:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/specialevents.asp

Scottsdale also will list special event traffic and parking information on the 312-CITY phone, as well as the Arizona Department of Transportation’s “511″ phone system.

General information about special events and city services is also available by calling 312-3111.

You can also have traffic updates sent to your phone this weekend.

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Scottsdale Offers Traffic Updates via Text Messaging (Superbowl Weekend only)

by Dru Bloomfield on February 1, 2008

A special service is being offered from the City of Scottsdale this weekend only:

Scottsdale is offering a special cell phone text messaging service to alert Downtown businesses about significant traffic emergencies, such as the unexpected closure of a major road or intersection, during the weekend. Subscribing to the weekend service is simple. Send the keyword “SBNEWS” to the number 25827 and you’ll be automatically subscribed. You’ll receive a return message verifying your subscription. The city will send texts ONLY in the event of a major road closure or problem that causes a significant and unexpected traffic diversion. Businesses may find it useful to subscribe to the service to alert customers who are on their way to an event or trying to head home. This service is offered free by the city, however, your carrier’s text messaging fees will apply.

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