Phoenix paving project to close Glendale Avenue exits on State Route 51

Valley commuters may have to make some adjustments this week as Phoenix will close down off-ramps on State Route 51 starting Wednesday for paving work. 

The north and southbound exit ramps on SR 51 at Glendale Avenue were scheduled for closure from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and then again the following week from Monday through Wednesday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

During those times, the city will conduct pavement preservation work along the avenue. 

Access to the on-ramps at Glendale Avenue will remain open, ADOT said, and lane restrictions will be implemented closer to the freeway interchange.

Drivers looking for alternate routes should use other exits, including those found at Indian School Road, Highland Avenue, Colter Street, Bethany Home Road and Northern Avenue, according to ADOT. 

The schedule may be affected by weather conditions and real-time conditions can be found on ADOT's website at az511.gov or can be obtained by calling 511. The agency's Twitter account, @ArizonaDOT, also has updated information. 

Reach criminal justice reporter Gloria Rebecca Gomez at grgomez@gannett.com or on Twitter @glorihuh.

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