Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 There are going to be FULL N bound I-17 road closures. This past weekend, and the following 2 weekends. This causes a bit of a wiggle for those trying to get to the range. It is only N bound...not effecting S bound. I believe next weekend, Friday pm at 10 to Monday morning at 5... is Happy Valley to 303? The weekend of the 28th is back up towards the range, I believe. Soooo...check ADOT for closures. East bound 60 has been closed often as well.... Prayers for safe travels for all coming our way. Quote
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 Well...I was wrong. South bound this Monday through Wednesday! PHOENIX — The southbound Interstate 17 will be closed at Bumble Beed Road overnight from Monday to Wednesday due to scheduled reconstruction of the Bumble Bee bridge, a part of an ongoing highway improvement project. Beginning at milepost 252 near Sunset Point, the southbound lanes of I-17 will be reduced to one over a four-mile stretch until reaching the old bridge removal site at Bumble Bee Road (milepost 248). Overnight closures will last 7 p.m.-7 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, as well as 9 p.m.-5 a.m. on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. 1 / 4 The southbound I-17 will be closed overnight at Bumble Bee Road from Monday to Wednesday for ongoing removal of the old Bumble Bee Road bridge, which is located about 25 miles north of Anthem. The closure and construction is part of work on the I-17 from Anthem Way to Sunset Point. (Photo courtesy of ADOT) A detour route on Bumble Bee Road will guide traffic back to the southbound I-17 about three-quarters of a mile from the normal Bumble Bee exit. Drivers in the construction area or utilizing the detour route must adhere to a strict 25 mph speed limit. The Bumble Bee bridge is located about 25 miles north of Anthem. Why is the Bumble Bee bridge being removed? RELATED STORIES North Phoenix closures scheduled for next 4 weekends as I-17 project winds down Latest Valley freeway advisory includes significant closures on I-10, I-17 Here are the major freeway projects scheduled for metro Phoenix in 2025 The Bumble Bee bridge is being completely uprooted as ADOT prepares to add “flex lanes” on the I-17, which are two-lane roadways that will ease northbound or southbound traffic during peak times. A new bridge just north of the old one has been under construction since last year. Other upcoming Bumble Bee-related closures Beginning Feb. 21, the northbound I-17 off-ramp at Bumble Bee Road will be closed. The road itself will also be closed to traffic on the same date. Both closures will last until March 21. When will the I-17 Improvement Project be finished? The 23-mile highway improvement project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point is scheduled to be completed in late 2025. ADOT said 15 miles, from Anthem Way to Black Canyon City, are supposed to be fully operational this spring. A 65 mph speed limit is being enforced throughout the entire I-17 construction zone. We want to hear from you. Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. Share Comments Arizona Traffic Kevin Stone 2 Valley on-ramps closing for 2 months as part of freeway improvement projects 1 day ago Payne Moses I-17 overnight closures next week to remove old Bumble Bee bridge 2 days ago David Veenstra US 60 between Superior, Miami reopens following blasting 3 days ago Kevin Stone Latest Valley freeway advisory includes significant closures on I-10, I-17 3 days ago Kevin Stone Interstate 10 reopens in Tempe after investigation into deadly shooting 4 days ago Bailey Leasure ADOT announces final design for State Route 347 interchange project 5 days ago Sponsored Articles Collins Comfort Masters Collins Comfort Masters: Your go-to plumbing experts in Arizona Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax How to optimize the most money in 2024 tax returns Bright Wealth Management How to save money on retirement planning following 2024 election I-17 overnight closures next week to remove old Bumble Bee bridge Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Story Phoenix, Arizona USA Contact Us Contest Rules Follow on Facebook Follow on X Email Alerts Employment FCC Applications AIM Digital Agency © 2025 Bonneville International. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Video Policy | Do Not Sell My Data | All rights reserved. EEO Public File Report: KTAR-FM | KMVP-FM | KTAR(AM) Copyright Infringement Licensing FCC Public File: KTAR-FM | FCC Station Representative: Erin Garrett • egarrett@bonneville.comm • 602.200.2638 Quote
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