![A vandalized traffic sign on North John Wayne Parkway. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BPJ_7260-534x462.jpg "Major closures to look out for this weekend")
![The intersection of North John Wayne Parkway and Ak-Chin Pkwy. Photographed Nov. 16, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ak-Chin-Traffic-Light-06-1-218x150.jpg "Installation of controversial stoplight to start next Monday")
Installation of controversial stoplight to start next Monday
Installation of a controversial traffic signal at an embattled intersection in southern Maricopa is slated to begin next Monday, City Manager Rick Horst told InMaricopa...
![A long exposure photo of traffic leaving Rancho El Dorado during sunset November 8, 2023. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BPJ_6921-1-218x150.jpg "ADOT steamrolls city plea with more morning closures")
ADOT steamrolls city plea with more morning closures
Last-minute restrictions on John Wayne Parkway are imminent.
The widening project will resume lane restrictions on Lakeview Drive tomorrow and Friday mornings, according to an...
Needed traffic light “moving forward”
A long-awaited traffic signal near Maricopa City Hall is in the works.
Improvements to the two-way stop intersection at Bowlin and White and Parker Roads...
![Crash at White and Parker and Bowlin roads. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1527-218x150.jpg "No one injured in afternoon crash")
No one injured in afternoon crash
A two-vehicle crash closed part of North White and Parker Road today. There were no injuries.
Maricopa police responded to the collision around 1 p.m....
JWP work continues between closures
Single-lane restrictions may be on pause, but construction — and traffic delays — continue along John Wayne Parkway.
Arizona Department of Transportation crews spent the...
My way or the highway
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
For the city of Maricopa and the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Charles Dickens’ timeless...
![[Brian Petersheim Jr.]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BPJ_6546-218x150.jpg "John Wayne Parkway restrictions on pause")
John Wayne Parkway restrictions on pause
Felt a little calmer during yesterday’s morning commute into Phoenix?
The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed it would pause the single-lane restrictions for improvements on...
Daytime traffic restrictions on SR 347 planned this week
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions on State Route 347 as crews continue to work on the...
Poll: Most won’t benefit from new parkway
The Sonoran Desert Parkway opened to the public last week. But it remains nearly empty — at least for now.
The purpose-made parkway currently connects...
347 closures started today
The Arizona Department of Transportation began restrictions on northbound State Route 347 this morning as the John Wayne Parkway improvements project gets underway.
Northbound SR 347...
![[Bryan Mordt]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DJI_0268-HDR-218x150.jpeg "Morning crash disrupts busy intersection")
Morning crash disrupts busy intersection
A morning collision caused traffic issues for some Maricopa commuters.
Maricopa first responders reported to the scene of a crash at North John Wayne Parkway...
ADOT announces 347 improvement hours
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions on State Route 347 as the John Wayne Parkway improvements project...
Sonoran Desert Parkway opens for traffic
It took $30 million and more than a decade — but for the first time today, Maricopa residents traversed the first leg of the...
Months-long 347 restrictions start next week
Maricopa residents will shave a couple of minutes off their Phoenix commute by next summer — but not without months of closures leading up...
From Point A to Point B: Republican puts politics aside in name of safety
It’s a hot morning in late June and while traveling to Maricopa on State Route 347, you notice traffic backing up. It’s hard to...
![No more fiddling with cruise control for 347 commuters in Maricopa. [Elias Weiss]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CRM_0783-218x150.jpg "Speed limit upped on 347")
Speed limit upped on 347
The Arizona Department of Transportation yesterday upped the speed limit on slower stretches of State Route 347.
Drivers will now enjoy a smooth 65-mile-per-hour cruise...
Rock of cages: Study shows gabions just decorative
Is it time to #FreeTheRocks?
It’s a common phrase we at InMaricopa hear about gabions — the decorative rock cages installed along medians at John...
Arizona has ‘most confrontational drivers’
Local resident Madison Faucett was run off the road on State Route 347 last week.
Faucett is one of thousands of Maricopa residents who were...
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...
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...
![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...