PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers in Phoenix and the East Valley may need to plan ahead this weekend as closures and lane restrictions are scheduled for freeway improvement projects. On northbound state ...

Phoenix-area motorists are advised to keep their eyes peeled for planned weekend road closures starting Sept. 19. "Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detour routes as needed ...

"From a riders' point-of-view, taking the freeway instead of surface streets can make a huge difference," she said. "Freeways also enable us to serve a larger area more efficiently." That could prompt ...