Traffic light issues on SR 347 continue
Updated 10:03 a.m., Sep. 13, 2023.
Traffic light issues that snarled traffic last night seem to be continuing for Maricopa commuters, just a little further...
1 dead following I-10 crashes
Updated Sept. 15, 2:20 p.m.
One person died following one of two crashes on Interstate 10 in Pinal County Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:20 p.m., westbound...
ADOT: Downed power lines delay rush hour traffic on SR 347
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...
2 injured in crash on John Wayne Parkway
Updated 2:01 p.m., Sep. 5, 2023.
Two people were injured in a crash on John Wayne Parkway this afternoon, leading to some temporary traffic delays...
![The intersection of 347 and I-10, taken July 3rd, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Riggs-Road-and-SR-347-218x150.jpg "Voters outside county could solve SR 347 puzzle")
Voters outside county could solve SR 347 puzzle
After a year of political wrangling in the state legislature, voters will decide whether to extend Prop 400, a half-cent sales tax that funds...
Major I-10 closure this weekend
Headed up to Phoenix this weekend? You’ll likely need to take a detour away from Interstate 10.
Westbound I-10 will be closed between Loop 202...
![GRIC respond to a crash on SR 347 at Riggs Road. [ADOT]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-23-161244-218x150.png "Rush hour crash at Riggs Road cleared")
Rush hour crash at Riggs Road cleared
Gila River Indian Community’s emergency services cleared a rush hour crash on State Route 347.
InMaricopa received a tip at 3:20 p.m. about a collision...
![US 60 near Priest Drive [ADOT]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/302-14-e1691773272422-218x150.jpg "I-10, US 60 closures among multiple this weekend")
I-10, US 60 closures among multiple this weekend
Are you headed to the Valley this weekend? Be aware of closures on several major highways.
The westbound I-10 ramp to eastbound US 60 (Superstition...
Road closure Saturday morning
Road closure Saturday morning
Honeycutt Ave will be closed between Taft Ave. and Hogenes Blvd. in Maricopa Meadows Subdivision. starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday,...
Teen street racer doubled speed limit without license
A teenaged street racer sped his way into a jail cell Sunday night on Maricopa’s main road.
Maricopa Police Department said the 19-year-old man they arrested doubled...
![I-10 split near Sky Harbor. [ADOT]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-21-121214-218x150.png "I-10 closures go both directions this weekend")
I-10 closures go both directions this weekend
Headed to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this weekend? Maricopans headed north toward Phoenix should expect closures on several major routes.
Westbound I-10 will be...
![An ADOT message to promote safe driving. [ADOT]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-4-218x150.png "Maricopa could leave creative mark on state highways")
Maricopa could leave creative mark on state highways
Have you ever noticed those catchy signs on state highways and thought you could make something a tad more memorable?
This is your time to shine....
Valley travelers likely to face weekend roadblocks
Do you have plans in the Valley this weekend? Maricopans headed north to Phoenix and the East Valley can expect road closures on several...
![The new traffic light at the intersection of West Smith-Enke Road and Homestead Drive is now up and running. [Cameron Jobson]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/new-traffic-light-2-1-218x150.jpg "New light signals ease, safety")
New light signals ease, safety
Commuters near Homestead and The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivisions can look forward to less congestion and increased safety.
The long-awaited traffic light...
Pack your patience for holiday weekend travel
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the Arizona Department of Transportation urges drivers to prioritize safety, exercise patience and remain vigilant on the...
Semi-trailer fire snarls traffic on SR 347 for many hours
A semi-trailer filled with trash caught fire on Monday morning, causing headaches for motorists until the fire scene was cleared in the evening.
The fire...
3 weekend closures to impact travelers to Valley
Have plans in the Valley this weekend? Maricopa residents can expect closures in the East Valley and north Phoenix to impact travel plans.
ADOT recommends...
Felony charge dropped against driver in fatal crash
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office dropped a felony charge against a driver involved in a fatal crash on Gunsmoke Road in early June.
Deedrik Manning,...
Weekend highway closures may impact Father’s Day travelers
Are you traveling to the Valley this weekend? Make sure you know the highway closures before heading out.
Eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between...
ADOT to showcase SR347 safety study findings
Arizona Department of Transportation will present findings of a road safety study at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.
The June...
Early week ramp closures on Riggs Road
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for nightly ramp closures along westbound Interstate 10 from the Gila River Bridge to Riggs...
![I-10 near West Broadway Road. [ADOT]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/194-14-218x150.png "6 weekend closures on Valley highways")
6 weekend closures on Valley highways
Westbound Interstate 10 will be closed between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and State Route 143 from 10 p.m. June 9 to 4 a.m. June...
![Construction teams install a traffic light at West Smith Enke Road and Chase Drive on June 7, 2023. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BPJ_9966-218x150.jpg "New traffic signal to be operational soon")
New traffic signal to be operational soon
09onstruction continues at the corner of West Smith Enke Road and Chase Drive as a new traffic light is installed with the purpose of...
Overturned truck causes traffic backup on 347
07Updated 4:35 p.m., June 7, 2023.
A semi-truck overturned on State Route 347 and Riggs Road just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, blocking the right southbound...
Study for proposed traffic Interchange at Riggs Road
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the...
Pedestrian struck Wednesday morning
This story was updated at 5:02 p.m. on June 9.
A woman was struck by a sedan near Bowlin Road and State Route 347 at...
Road closure notice: Garvey Avenue closure for road repairs
The city of Maricopa announced that W. Garvey Ave, spanning between Madison Ave and Wilson Ave, will be temporarily closed for road repairs from...
Westbound I-10 restrictions starting tomorrow
Westbound Interstate 10 will experience nightly lane restrictions from the Gila River bridge to Riggs Road starting tomorrow.
Traffic will be narrowed to a single...
ADOT: No highway closures scheduled this Memorial Day weekend
Hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend? ADOT has announced there will be no closures on state highways this weekend.
ADOT and its contractors are...
Yes, motorcycles can do that: Lane filtering is legal
Motorcycle Lane Filtering is Legal in Arizona
Last year Arizona legalized motorcycle lane filtering under certain specified conditions, marking a significant change in the state's...