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Phoenix Highways and Roads

Here are resources for Arizona drivers relating to the roads in the greater Phoenix area. Traffic cams, road closures, freeway systems, and maps will help you get around.

511: The Number to Call for Roadway Conditions

You can get current road closure information for several of our highways and city streets by calling 511.

Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Operations Center

Take a photo tour of the Arizona Department of Transportation's Traffic Operations Center. The ADOT Freeway control center is available to the public for tours.

Highway Litter

Arizona residents have a way to report people who throw trash from their vehicles. Litter is a big problem in Phoenix.

HOV Lane - High Occupancy Vehicle

Here are five things you need to know about the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane in Phoenix. The Phoenix carpools lanes are restricted during certain hours.

Roundabout - Roundabouts in Arizona

Arizona drivers should prepare themselves for more and more roundabouts on the city streets. Learn about roundabouts and how they work.

Current Phoenix Freeway Conditions

See how fast each of our freeways is moving right now. Maintained by Arizona Department of Transportation. Be patient, this page is often slow to load.

Freeway Closures and Construction

Use this clickable map to plan your trip and avoid freeway closures and construction areas.

Freeways and Construction Schedule

Shows the regional freeway system, from The Arizona Dept. of Transportation.

Piestewa Peak Parkway (State Route 51)

Otherwise known as State Route 51. From Central Phoenix north to Scottsdale.

Pima Freeway

The Pima Freeway is the Scottsdale segment of the Loop 101 and heads west in north Phoenix to connect to the Black Canyon Freeway, I-17.

Price Freeway Corridor

The Price Freeway/Loop 101 from Chandler in the south to Scottsdale in the north.

Red Mountain Freeway Map

Connecting Loop 101 to U.S. 60.

San Tan Freeway

The San Tan Freeway from South Mountain through Chandler to Gilbert and Mesa.

Traffic Cameras

From the Arizona Department of Transportation. See what the traffic is like on major highways at various intersections.

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