Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard Closed Nightly for Two Weeks

Heavy traffic expected due to project work at airport’s Terminal 3; drivers should expect delays, allow for extra travel time.

Location & Duration:
Beginning the evening of Sept. 23, Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard on the north side of Terminal 3 will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., through and including the night of Monday, Oct. 6 (closure ends 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7).

Detour Information:

• All eastbound traffic must detour through Terminal 3 Inner Curb lanes, which will remain open.


• Drivers should follow posted detours and consider entering from the airport’s east entrances. No restrictions are planned on westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard lanes.


• Some ground transportation operations relocated to the North Inner Curb.


• Rideshare relocated to the South Outer Curb. Some Rideshare/transport companies may direct passengers to the 24th St and 44th St PHX Sky Train® stations for drop-offs/pickups.


• Travelers are encouraged to allow extra time and strongly consider drop-off/pickup at the 24th St and 44th St PHX Sky Train® stations to avoid the heaviest traffic.

• This closure is necessary for the Terminal 3 North 2 Concourse project , specifically to install drilled shafts safely within nightly 12-hour work windows.
• Additional roadway restrictions are expected over the next year as part of the project.

Closed Road: Buckeye Road

Location:
Between Copperhead Drive and 25th Place (Eastbound & Westbound)

Detour Information:

• Access to Rental Car Center, East I-10 & Aviation HQ / Command Center (Green):
  Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard traffic must keep right to exit at the Frontage Road and continue to 24th Street.


• Access to West Air Cargo & Aviation Facilities (Orange):
  - Eastbound Buckeye Road traffic: Turn left at Copperhead Drive and merge onto Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard, keep right to exit at West Air Cargo / PHX Maintenance Access and turn right.
  - Eastbound I-10 traffic: Continue straight to Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard, keep right to exit at West Air Cargo / PHX Maintenance Access and turn right. Do not use 24th Street Station exit.


• Access to West Economy Parking & Gate 220 (Orange → Blue):
  - Eastbound Buckeye Road traffic: Turn left at Copperhead Drive and merge onto Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard, keep right to exit at West Air Cargo / PHX Maintenance Access and continue straight.
  - Eastbound I-10 traffic: Continue straight to Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard, keep right to exit at West Air Cargo / PHX Maintenance Access and continue straight.


• Access from Air Cargo & Aviation Facilities (Blue → Green):
  All traffic exiting must travel Eastbound on Buckeye Road and merge back onto Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard to I-10 or 24th Street.

• Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for detour signage, and obey posted speed limits.
• Be aware of active construction, including barricades, equipment, and personnel working in the area.
• Plan for additional travel time when accessing the above locations.

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See link to project completion bulletin below for more details.

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