Westbound Loop 101 On-Ramp Closes 60 Days Amid $140M Phoenix Expansion

The westbound on-ramp at 35th Avenue to Loop 101 in Phoenix has been closed since late May for about 60 days as part of a $140 million project to widen the freeway between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue. This major reconstruction effort, expected to finish in spring 2027, aims to add one lane in each direction, widen bridges, resurface pavement, and install new freeway lighting to improve traffic flow and safety. Drivers are advised to use alternative on-ramps at 27th or 51st Avenues during the closure. The project is funded by a half-cent countywide sales tax approved by voters in 2004 through Prop 400 and involves collaboration between ADOT and local cities and regional planning organizations. Separately, Wisconsin is undertaking a $9.1 million improvement project on State 91 in Oshkosh, which includes a six-week closure starting May 27 to resurface and widen shoulders along 14.6 miles of the route, with work paused during a local airshow event. Both projects reflect ongoing investments in infrastructure aimed at enhancing road safety and capacity in their respective regions.