ADOT: Downed power lines delay rush hour traffic on SR 347

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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SR 347 and Riggs Road. [Mayra Juarez]

Downed power lines and poles wreaked havoc on Maricopa commuters this afternoon.

Traffic at the intersection of State Route 347 and Riggs Road was backed up to at least I-10, according to AZ511. Photos submitted by readers showed lights not functioning at the intersection.

“ADOT has a report of downed power lines near Maricopa Road and State Route 347. We have a crew en route to check on this,” said a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation in an email.

ADOT did not provide details on what caused the fallen power lines or how long traffic may be impacted.

The majority of traffic cameras also experienced downtime.

This is a breaking story and InMaricopa will update this post as more information becomes available.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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