Are you a driver in the East Valley? If so, you need to be aware of an upcoming closure on Interstate 10. The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced that the eastbound I-10 off-ramp at 48th Street will close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 for ramp reconfiguration. This closure is expected to last into late 2024.

Officials recommend using the eastbound I-10 off-ramp at Broadway or Baseline roads as alternatives. In addition to the off-ramp closure, northbound 48th Street will also close between Broadway Road and I-10 at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9 for pavement reconstruction, with the closure expected to last into September.

Furthermore, southbound 48th Street will be closed between I-10 and Broadway Road from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12.

Detours for Northbound 48th Street:

During the closure, you can use westbound Broadway Road to northbound 40th Street to eastbound University Drive to access northbound State Route 143. After 4 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, you can use westbound Broadway Road to northbound 40th Street to eastbound I-10 and exit onto the new eastbound I-10 off-ramp at Broadway Road to access 48th Street north of the closure.

Southbound 48th Street Detour:

For southbound traffic, use westbound I-10 to southbound 32nd Street to eastbound Broadway Road to access 48th Street south of the closure.

Remember to stay alert and be prepared for slowdowns when traveling through work zones. Download the 12 News app for the latest traffic updates across the Valley.

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