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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Plan ahead if traveling to Sky Harbor this weekend

Anyone flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this weekend should be prepared for a longer commute to the airport. A stretch of Interstate...
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Maricopa man charged with attempted murder of state trooper after alleged carjacking

A Maricopa man is accused of attempting to kill an Indiana state trooper after carjacking a man and his daughter. Javonte J. Miles, 21, of...

’22 in review: Diverging-diamond interchange pitched for I-10/SR 347

For residents commuting to and from the Valley during rush hour, improvements to the interchange at State Route 347 and Interstate 10 can’t come...
I-10 Broadway Rd ADOT

More weekend closures on Interstate 10

Drivers headed to the Valley this weekend will once again have to make alternate route plans as the Arizona Department of Transportation will close...

Broadway Road bridge completion contributes to weekend ramp closures

Are you leaving Maricopa this weekend? If you are, be prepared for a slew of delays along Interstate 10 and U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Arizona...

The stars came out for Mayor Nancy Smith’s first State of the City address

It was a who's who of Maricopa at the reception that preceded Mayor Nancy Smith's first State of the City address on Oct. 19. Captains...
347 Traffic

347 median project creating traffic challenges

Raise your hand if you’re sick of the traffic delays coming into town on State Route 347 Friday afternoons. Okay, that’s everyone. Maricopans have been...

Probe continues into SR 347 crash that ejected girl, 3

An investigation continues into a single-vehicle accident on State Route 347 Sunday afternoon that ejected a 3-year-old child from the vehicle. Joseph Smith, 29, of...

Crash forces closure of stretch of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway

Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway is closed from Santa Rosa Springs Parkway to Maricopa Groves Parkway due to a traffic incident, Maricopa police reported at about...

ADOT to narrow I-10 tonight for roadway striping

Roadway striping on Interstate 10 on April 20 could impact some Maricopa drivers travelling overnight.  From 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, to 4 a.m....
Honeycutt Road Lane Closure

Utility work to close Honeycutt Road lane for a while

Commuting eastbound on Honeycutt Road will be more difficult for the next several months as the city on Monday began a construction project that...
Road work on MCG Highway

Lane closures upcoming on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway

Lane closures on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway from Plainview Street to Porter Road begin Monday for road sealing. The work is scheduled Sept. 13-24 between...
I-10 Broadway Rd ADOT

I-10 closures to impact weekend traffic

Ongoing improvements to Interstate 10 around the Broadway Curve in Tempe will once again cause weekend freeway closures. The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising...

Interstate 10 to be closed from SR 51 to US 60 this weekend for roadwork

Travel from Maricopa to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, downtown Phoenix and other areas will be restricted this weekend due to closure of Interstate...
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2020 report: violent crime down, property crime way up

Maricopa police used force in 24 incidents last year, just .16% of the 15,025 calls for service, according to the department’s 2020 Annual Report. In...

PRTA to try again on sales tax for key transportation projects

The Pinal Regional Transportation Authority voted Monday to work toward placing a new funding mechanism on the November ballot to replace the measure invalidated...

Eastbound I-10 closure postponed

The Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project team has postponed this weekend’s eastbound I-10 closure between US 60 and Loop 202 because of the...

ADOT outlines plans for SR 347/I-10 interchange

The Arizona Department of Transportation, which is studying methods for improving traffic flow at the State Route 347/Interstate 10 interchange, is proposing a diverging-diamond...

MPD stresses danger of hanging out near railroad tracks after arrests 

Maricopa Police, following a recent string of arrests, are reminding the public of the dangers of loitering on or near the railroad tracks that...

ADOT updates I-10/Broadway Curve project, solicits public survey on work

Soon, new bridges at Broadway Road and 48th Street will open. Work on collector-distributor roads from U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway to State Route 143/Hohokam Expressway are...
Illustration - Light Rail on SR 347?

City dreams about the future: multi-use stadium, light rail and a ‘ring road’

For Maricopans who share a grand vision for their growing city, Thursday’s city planning session was like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras rolled...
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ADOT: Supply-chain issues halt license plate production

The worldwide aluminum shortage that’s constraining production for various industries means there is a temporary interruption in the production of Arizona license plates. Arizona Correctional...

Vice Mayor Manfredi elected to rural transportation advocacy group

During the January meeting of the Central Arizona Governments (CAG) Governing Board, Maricopa City Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi was elected to serve an additional...

Lane, ramp closures to impact freeway travel this weekend

Construction on several East Valley freeways will create detours and delays for Maricopans heading to the Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation said. The ramp to...

A monumental moment

City finally places its 'M' logo in 347 median overnight An idea that began at a mock City Council meeting in 2018 became reality early...
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SR347 median work on schedule

The work to beautify the median on John Wayne Parkway from Honeycutt Road to the north entrance to town is progressing on schedule. The city...
SR 347 crash

Crash closes SR 347 south of Ak-Chin

State Route 347 was closed in both directions at Enos Road south of the Ak-Chin Indian Community this evening due to a crash at...
State Route 347 crash

Girl, 7, ejected from car in SR 347 crash

A 7-year-old girl was ejected from a car in Monday's crash on State Route 347 that closed the southbound lanes of the highway for...

State Route 238 closures set this week

State Route 238 closures are planned to begin in the overnight hours Wednesday and Thursday near Mobile. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to...

Mayor shares good news on Maricopa roadways

Mayor Christian Price provided the public with more news regarding roadwork in the city in addition to work being done on State Route 347...