I-10 Through Phoenix

[mamestra]

We are heading to Cottonwood AZ from Casa Grande and are taking I-10 through Phoenix and I was wondering if there is any time from 8am -12pm that is better. We have driven there with just the truck and the traffic was extremely heavy, so I'm trying to pick the best time to avoid as much traffic as I can. Thanks Michael

[mamestra]

Just wanted to says thanks, drove through Phoenix yesterday at around 10:30 much less traffic and not a bad trip at all.

[mamestra]

Thank you gatorcq for the radio station we will listen to it on the way. Cpd520 we are looking forward to Cottonwood, we haven't been there in a long time it is nice to hear that the weather is good.

[cpd520]

Sounds like good info.

Enjoy Cottonwood, the weather is gorgeous this time of year. It's 79 degrees, sunny and clear here!

[Lauren]

Yup, I also agree with them. That is what we do - leave the Tucson area around 8ish.

[gatorcq]

listen to 92.3 FM Traffic every 10 minutes

[rocmoc]

Desert Captain wrote:

TucsonJim wrote:
Yes! After 10am, the traffic will start to thin out. It starts getting heavy again between 2-3pm.

I agree with Jim. When we have to go through Phoenix, especially on a weekday, we leave Tucson around 8 which puts in downtown Phoenix a little after 10. Takes about 30- 45 minutes to get across/through the downtown area. :C

I agree with Jim & Captain!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

[mamestra]

Thank you Tucson Jim, enblethen, and Desert Captain, we will hit Phoenix around 10 am. Many thanks. Michael

[Desert_Captain]

TucsonJim wrote:
Yes! After 10am, the traffic will start to thin out. It starts getting heavy again between 2-3pm.

I agree with Jim. When we have to go through Phoenix, especially on a weekday, we leave Tucson around 8 which puts in downtown Phoenix a little after 10. Takes about 30- 45 minutes to get across/through the downtown area. :C

[enblethen]

You might have better luck going around the east side on AZ 101 down to around Chandler.

[TucsonJim]

Yes! After 10am, the traffic will start to thin out. It starts getting heavy again between 2-3pm.

You can also get traffic reports on the move by dialing 511. If your passenger can access the internet through their smart phone or other device while you're under way, you can go to az511.gov. It will give you a map with problem areas identified.