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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word "open enrollment" sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there's always a nagging feeling that you're wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.
Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.
We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you're in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in Phoenix, AZ or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
- Helping Seniors Make Better-Informed Medicare Decisions
- What is Medicare?
- The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including
- Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Phoenix, AZ
- Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
- Medicare Agent in Phoenix, AZ
- How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
- Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
- Paying for Your Medicare Agent
- The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
What is Medicare?
If you're approaching the golden years of your life, it's important you understand what Medicare is if you don't already.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.
There are four parts of Medicare:

The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:
- What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
- The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
- Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
- Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.
Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Phoenix, AZ
Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in "gaps" that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.
Private companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.
Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.
Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:
Deductibles
Copayments
Coinsurance
Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
- To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
- If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you may be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
- If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.
- Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
- You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
- In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.
For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Phoenix, AZ is during the 7 months Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Medicare Agent in Phoenix, AZ
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:
- Preferred Provider Organizations
- Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service
- Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
- Health Maintenance Organizations
In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Medicare Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Sometimes called "MA Plans" or "Part C," Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an "all in one" solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.
When you contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer Medicare Agent in Phoenix, AZ. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.
Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:
If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.-
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor
Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.
Paying for Your Medicare Agent
How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan's service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan's network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.
We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.
The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:
Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.-
Listening to your specific needs. -
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude. -
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.
Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which offer 57 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
Latest News in Phoenix, AZ
Weekend closures to impact portions of Phoenix-area freeways
Ben Bradleyhttps://www.azfamily.com/2026/10/02/weekend-closures-impact-portions-phoenix-area-freeways/
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Watch out for freeway closures if you’re planning to be out and about around the Valley this weekend.Below is the weekend travel advisory issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation:Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening projectThe westbound lanes of Loop 101 will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.Detour: Take westbound Union Hills Drive to 75th Avenue and connect with Loop 101.Loop 202 (Sa...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Watch out for freeway closures if you’re planning to be out and about around the Valley this weekend.
Below is the weekend travel advisory issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation:
Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project
The westbound lanes of Loop 101 will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.
Detour: Take westbound Union Hills Drive to 75th Avenue and connect with Loop 101.
Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project
The westbound lanes of Loop 202 will be closed between Arizona Avenue and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
Detour: Use Pecos or Germann roads.
Loop 303 bridge construction project
The westbound lanes of the Loop 303 will be closed between I-17 and 43rd Avenue from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
Detour: Take the I-17 northbound frontage road to Dove Valley Road, then to 43rd Avenue to reach the 303.
State Route 51 pavement improvement project
The northbound lanes of SR 51 will be closed between I-10 and Indian School Road from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
Detour: Use 16th, 24th or 32nd streets to Indian School Road.
Other ADOT projects
The southbound lanes of the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) will be narrowed to one or two lanes between McKellips Road and the 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) for pavement maintenance from 8 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
The Pima Freeway will also be narrowed to one or two lanes between Princess Drive and Pima Road and Shea Boulevard from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. Area drivers should expect intermittent ramp closures.
SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions from Casa Blanca to Mommoth Way, north of Maricopa, for paving work between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
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Football Recap: Mountain Pointe Falls Short Against Ranked Desert Mountain + How To Watch
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Mountain Pointe Football10/1 Highlights @ AZ College PrepOct 2, 20261.6k ViewsUp NextAway GameRegionMountain PointeCampo VerdeOct 8, 2026 @ 7:00pmBuy TicketsScore GamePreview GameTuesday, Oct 6, 2026Arizona high school football: AIA Week 7, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leadersEric Frantz•Oct 6, 2026Arizona high school football: AIA Week 7, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statist...
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10/1 Highlights @ AZ College Prep
Oct 2, 2026
1.6k Views
Up Next
Away Game
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Mountain PointeCampo Verde
Oct 8, 2026 @ 7:00pm
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Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 7, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders
Eric Frantz•Oct 6, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 7, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leadersArizona high school football live broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final.
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Football Recap: Tough Loss for Mountain Pointe + How To Watch
Team Reports•Oct 4, 2026
Football Recap: Tough Loss for Mountain Pointe + How To WatchFootball Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Arizona College Prep Knights
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
Photographer Steve Chadwick has posted a new gallery Mountain Pointe @ AZ College Prep containing 158 photos.
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Arizona College Prep on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
On Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Boys Football team lost their Arizona College Prep game against Arizona College Prep High School by a score of 12-34.
Mountain Pointe12
Arizona College Prep34
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Football Recap: Mountain Pointe Falls Short Against Ranked Desert Mountain + How To Watch
Team Reports•Sep 30, 2026
Football Recap: Mountain Pointe Falls Short Against Ranked Desert Mountain + How To WatchFootball Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Desert Mountain Wolves
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 6 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders
Eric Frantz•Sep 29, 2026
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Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
Football Recap: Mountain Pointe Wins High-Profile Matchup Against Desert Edge + How To Watch
Team Reports•Sep 27, 2026
Football Recap: Mountain Pointe Wins High-Profile Matchup Against Desert Edge + How To WatchFootball Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Desert Edge Scorpions
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
Photographer Darin Sicurello has posted a new gallery Desert Edge @ Mountain Pointe containing 324 photos.
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Desert Edge on Friday, Sep. 25, 2026.
130
Passing Yards
130
Receiving Yards
315
Rushing Yards
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
On Friday, Sep 25, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Boys Football team won their Mountain Pointe High School game against Desert Edge High School by a score of 34-27.
Mountain Pointe34
Desert Edge27
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Monday, Sep 21, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 5 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders
Eric Frantz•Sep 21, 2026
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Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Boys varsity football highlights @ Desert Mountain on September 18, 2026
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Desert Mountain on Friday, Sep. 18, 2026.
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
On Friday, Sep 18, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Boys Football team lost their Desert Mountain High School game against Desert Mountain High School by a score of 0-54.
Mountain Pointe0
Desert Mountain54
Final
Monday, Sep 14, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 4 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders
Eric Frantz•Sep 14, 2026
Arizona high school football: AIA Week 4 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leadersArizona high school football live broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final.
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
Boys varsity football highlights vs Mountain Ridge on September 11, 2026
Friday, Sep 11, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Mountain Ridge on Friday, Sep. 11, 2026.
Friday, Sep 11, 2026
On Friday, Sep 11, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Boys Football team lost their Mountain Pointe High School game against Mountain Ridge High School by a score of 29-30.
Mountain Pointe29
Mountain Ridge30
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Team and page last updated on Oct 6, 2026 @ 7:13pm (GMT)
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Shuts Out Arcadia
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Mountain Pointe Flag FootballLast GameAway GameRegionMountain Pointe32Arizona College Prep14Oct 5, 2026 @ 7:00pmBox ScoreTuesday, Oct 6, 2026Congratulations to Malia Cooks for being selected the Mountain Pointe player of the gameTuesday, Oct 6, 2026Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe's Offense Hits a Season-High in Victory over Arizona College PrepTeam Reports•Oct 6, 2026Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe's Offense Hits a Season-High in Victory over...
Mountain Pointe Flag Football
Last Game
Away Game
Region
Mountain Pointe32Arizona College Prep14
Oct 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Box Score
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
Congratulations to Malia Cooks for being selected the Mountain Pointe player of the game
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe's Offense Hits a Season-High in Victory over Arizona College Prep
Team Reports•Oct 6, 2026
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe's Offense Hits a Season-High in Victory over Arizona College PrepFlag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Arizona College Prep Knights
Monday, Oct 5, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Arizona College Prep on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
266
Passing Yards
266
Receiving Yards
98
Rushing Yards
Monday, Oct 5, 2026
On Monday, Oct 5, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Girls Flag Football team won their Arizona College Prep game against Arizona College Prep High School by a score of 32-14.
Mountain Pointe32
Arizona College Prep14
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Monday, Oct 5, 2026
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Posts Its Biggest Win of the Season
Team Reports•Oct 5, 2026
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Posts Its Biggest Win of the SeasonFlag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Paradise Valley Trojans
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Shuts Out Arcadia
Team Reports•Oct 5, 2026
Flag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Shuts Out ArcadiaFlag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Arcadia Titans
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Paradise Valley on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
60
Passing Yards
64
Receiving Yards
25
Rushing Yards
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
On Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Girls Flag Football team won their game against Paradise Valley High School by a score of 14-0.
Mountain Pointe14
Paradise Valley0
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Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Arcadia on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
38
Passing Yards
38
Receiving Yards
27
Rushing Yards
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
On Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Girls Flag Football team won their PXU The Final Pull Flag Football Tournament game against Arcadia High School by a score of 7-0.
Mountain Pointe7
Arcadia0
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Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
Flag football Recap: Corona Del Sol Pulls Away from Mountain Pointe + How To Watch
Team Reports•Sep 30, 2026
Flag football Recap: Corona Del Sol Pulls Away from Mountain Pointe + How To WatchFlag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Corona del Sol Aztecs
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
Congratulations to Larissa Najera for being selected the Mountain Pointe player of the game
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Corona del Sol on Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026.
88
Passing Yards
90
Receiving Yards
103
Rushing Yards
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026
On Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Girls Flag Football team lost their Mountain Pointe High School game against Corona del Sol High School by a score of 0-19.
Mountain Pointe0
Corona del Sol19
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Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
Congratulations to Jaiani Graham for being selected the Mountain Pointe player of the game
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
Flag football Recap: Madison House and Malia Cooks Pace Mountain Pointe Defense + How To Watch
Team Reports•Sep 25, 2026
Flag football Recap: Madison House and Malia Cooks Pace Mountain Pointe Defense + How To WatchFlag football Recap: Mountain Pointe Pride vs. Horizon Huskies
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Willow Canyon on Thursday, Sep. 24, 2026.
117
Passing Yards
92
Receiving Yards
54
Rushing Yards
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
On Thursday, Sep 24, 2026, the Mountain Pointe Varsity Girls Flag Football team lost their Willow Canyon High School game against Willow Canyon High School by a score of 0-21.
Mountain Pointe0
Willow Canyon21
Final
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
Congratulations to Larissa Najera for being selected the Mountain Pointe player of the game
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
Stats have been entered for the Mountain Pointe vs. Horizon on Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026.
135
Passing Yards
131
Receiving Yards
29
Rushing Yards
Team and page last updated on Oct 6, 2026 @ 11:54pm (GMT)
Schedule at a Glance
Tue, 10/6@ Arizona College PrepW 32-14Thu, 10/8vs McClintock6:00pmTue, 10/20@ Campo Verde6:00pm
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| Arizona Division 5A#23 | -- |
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I-10 tunnel among Phoenix-area freeways to close this weekend for maintenance
Mitchell Kochhttps://www.azfamily.com/2026/09/19/i-10-tunnel-among-phoenix-area-freeways-close-this-weekend-maintenance/
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major Valley freeways are set to close this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) completes needed maintenance.An Interstate 10 closure through the Deck Park Tunnel in central Phoenix is one of several Valley freeways that will be impacted by road work.Eastbound I-10 will be closed through the tunnel — from the Stack to Washington/Jefferson streets — from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.The westbound lanes of I-10 through the Deck Park Tunnel will be clo...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major Valley freeways are set to close this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) completes needed maintenance.
An Interstate 10 closure through the Deck Park Tunnel in central Phoenix is one of several Valley freeways that will be impacted by road work.
Eastbound I-10 will be closed through the tunnel — from the Stack to Washington/Jefferson streets — from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.
The westbound lanes of I-10 through the Deck Park Tunnel will be closed the following night — 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday.
These closures will allow crews to complete tunnel maintenance, ADOT said. Drivers are asked to use I-17 as an alternate route to avoid the closures and get back onto I-10.
Loop 202 closures
In the East Valley, the Loop 202 Santan freeway will close westbound between Cooper and Alma School roads from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for a widening project.
ADOT advised drivers coming from Mesa or Gilbert to use westbound U.S. 60 to avoid that closure, while Chandler drivers are asked to use Pecos or Germann roads.
From 10 p.m. Saturday to noon on Sunday, westbound Loop 202 will be closed from U.S. 60 to Alma School Road, as well as the westbound on-ramps at University Drive and Broadway Road.
From 10 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday, Loop 202 Santan will be closed eastbound from Williams Field Road to the U.S. 60 for pavement work, along with the ramps at Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road. Drivers can use Val Vista Drive or Higley Road to avoid this closure.
Loop 101 closures
Back in Phoenix, westbound Loop 101 Agua Fria freeway will be closed from I-17 to 51st Avenue from 10 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Sunday for a widening project. This will also close westbound on-ramps at 27th and 35th avenues and north- and southbound I-17 ramps to the westbound Loop 101.
Drivers can avoid the Loop 101 closure by using Union Hills Drive, ADOT said.
More roadwork will affect the southbound Loop 101 Pima/Price freeway between McKellips Road and Rio Salado Parkway from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This stretch will be narrowed to three lanes as crews work on the pavement, ADOT said. All ramps in this area will also be closed.
Other freeway closures
ADOT says SR 51 in Phoenix will be closed southbound from Glendale Avenue to Indian School Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement work. Drivers are asked to exit the freeway early and possibly use 16th or 24th streets to get around the closure.
Near Maricopa, SR 347 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions from just south of Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for a paving project.
Finally, Loop 303 eastbound will be closed between 43rd Avenue and east of the I-17 bridge from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for a construction project.
For drivers looking to get back onto I-17, ADOT recommends using northbound 43rd Avenue and eastbound Dove Valley Road.
Drivers trying to access Sonoran Desert Drive can use eastbound Dove Valley Road to southbound North Valley Parkway. And I-17 drivers looking to get to Sonoran Desert Drive are asked to use eastbound Dove Valley Road to southbound North Valley Parkway.
These scheduled closures are still subject to change, ADOT said.
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Rain, blowing dust possible across Phoenix area this week
Sean McLaughlinhttps://www.azfamily.com/2026/09/23/rain-blowing-dust-possible-across-phoenix-area-this-week/
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Storm clouds building north and farther south of us on this first full day of fall will make for an interesting evening across the Valley.Models are split on timing, but a pop-up shower or two are possible tonight across the northern portions of the Valley. But this activity would only occur if these storms north of us kick out multiple outflow boundaries to produce these storms in our area.Right now, our rain chances look meager, sitting at around 20%. Outflows may bring a bit dusty and gusty ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Storm clouds building north and farther south of us on this first full day of fall will make for an interesting evening across the Valley.
Models are split on timing, but a pop-up shower or two are possible tonight across the northern portions of the Valley. But this activity would only occur if these storms north of us kick out multiple outflow boundaries to produce these storms in our area.
Right now, our rain chances look meager, sitting at around 20%. Outflows may bring a bit dusty and gusty at times near the base of these storms. That would be up in the foothills mostly north and east of the Valley.
Our higher rain chances occur early next week with a boost of tropical moisture from the two hurricanes off Mexico.
As for Thursday, look for partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 90s. Friday and Saturday look a little drier and hotter with highs at or slightly above 100 degrees. So no, we are not finished with triple digits just yet as the yearly average for last 100-degree day is Oct. 5.
Sunday will be a transitional day depending on a lot of factors, most notably the tropical moisture streaming up from the south and the intensity of a low-pressure trough that may push most of it to our east into New Mexico and Texas.
We are on top of it and will be first to alert you to any changes in the forecast. Right now, we are forecasting a chance of late Sunday night and Monday morning showers. Timing and amounts will become clearer as we get closer to the weekend.
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