TRAFFIC ALERTS: As WNBA All Star weekend kicks-off make sure you get to the game on time

Remember to always leave early so unforseen events don't trip up your schedule.

PUBLISHED JUL 19, 2024

Weekend traffic is going to be slow-moving, so plan ahead.

Phonix, Arizona: All roads lead to the WNBA All Star weekend, well almost all. If you're headed to the biggest sporting event in the city this month then pay close attention to the following road closures, diversions and changes so you don't get caught up in a snarl. Remember to always leave early so unforseen events don't trip up your schedule.

Westbound I-10 closed between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and the I-17 'Split' near Sky Harbor Airport from 10pm Friday to 5am Monday. Consider using Loop 101 (Price Freeway) in Tempe north to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to reach Sky Harbor Airport or the downtown Phoenix area. Drivers in the southeast Valley/Chandler area can avoid the closure by using westbound/northbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) to reach I-10 in the West Valley.

Southbound I-17 narrowed to one lane between SR 74/Carefree Highway and Dixileta Drive in north Phoenix from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday. Allow plenty of extra travel time and consider traveling during morning or nighttime hours.

Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and US 60 (Superstition Freeway) in Tempe from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday.

Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Raintree Drive and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in north Scottsdale from 10pm Friday to 5am Monday.