Arizona Loop 303 North Archive
2003-2010 photos covering Loop 303 prior or during construction upgrading the belt route from an at-grade arterial into a limited access highway.
The first reassurance marker posted northbound in the standard black on white style. 10/10/11
The intersection with El Mirage Road was upgraded to an interchange in the next round of improvements along Loop 303 at the time. 10/10/11
North of Exit 125, Loop 303 was constructed as a freeway between 2009 and 2011, opening the week of May 9, 2011. 10/10/11
The final four exits along Loop 303 serve Peoria. 10/10/11
Loop 303 advanced north to become an expressway at Happy Valley Parkway. 10/10/11
Loop 303 traveling through virgin desert north of Happy Valley Parkway. 10/10/11
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Loop 303 turned to follow the future ramp for Exit 126 to Jomax Parkway. 10/10/11
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Exit 127 for Lone Mountain Parkway had yet to open as the connecting road was not yet constructed. 10/10/11
Reassurance marker for Loop 303 posted ahead of the future exit for Westland Drive. 10/10/11
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Loop 303 north at the future exit for 96th Avenue. An overpass was planned for 96th Avenue. 10/10/11
A partially built auxiliary lane precedes Exit 131 for Lake Pleasant Parkway. 10/10/11
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Reassurance marker for Loop 303 posted ahead of Lake Pleasant Parkway and the Central Arizona Project canal. 10/10/11
The exchange at Lake Pleasant Parkway was one of the first exits built along the interim freeway for Loop 303. 10/10/11
Loop 303 near the proposed connection with SR 74. 10/10/11
Loop 303 at the future exit for 67th Avenue (Pyramid Peak Parkway). 10/10/11
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Photos by AARoads
Page Updated Friday January 17, 2025.