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...
Prepare for SR 347 Restrictions at Maricopa Road
SR 347 RESTRICTIONS LATE THURSDAY EVENING
Where: SR 347 at Maricopa Road
When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, to 5 a.m. Friday, Jan....
Tanker slows traffic on John Wayne Parkway
An oversized tanker truck slowed traffic along John Wayne Parkway southbound today a little after lunch time. The oversized load took up nearly two...
Lane closures on Porter Road begin Wednesday
The southbound lanes of N. Porter Road will close to all traffic between Smith-Enke and Honeycutt roads beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26 and remain closed...
Lane closures set for 347 monument installation
Those looking to get out of or back into the city Saturday morning will face morning lane closures on State Route 347.
The city will...
Victim in fatal crash identified
The Maricopa Police Department has identified the victim in this morning’s fatal single-car accident at the overpass on John Wayne Parkway as 19-year-old Santino...
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...
ADOT: No state highway closures over upcoming holiday weekends
No full closures are scheduled on state highways over and between the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s weekends, as the Arizona Department of Transportation...
Maricopa government group initiates study to improve SR 347
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has initiated a “Scoping Study” to evaluate options for improving travel on State Route 347 between Maricopa and...
Diamond interchange one of multiple ideas for 347, I-10
The Arizona Department of Transportation is studying alternatives for improving traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Route 347/Queen...
DUI charges brought in Roost parking lot
A minor fender-bender led to a five-count charge for aggravated DUI and other crimes early Saturday morning outside The Roost Sports Bar & Café...
Police: Armed situation at Maricopa Meadows safely resolved
UPDATE: At 7:10 p.m., Police reported a safe conclusion to the incident. Citizens no longer have to shelter in place. InMaricopa will offer more...
No state highway closures scheduled over Thanksgiving weekend
PHOENIX – No construction or maintenance closures are scheduled on state highways over the Thanksgiving weekend, but the Arizona Department of Transportation is advising...
Developers, city agree – EW corridor key to future transportation
With all the development planned for south Maricopa and areas that currently are still part of Pinal County, transportation for those areas will need...
Murphy Road lane restrictions announced
Murphy Road near the construction of the new high school will be partially closed for about 30 days, starting Oct. 25.
Temporary traffic signals will...
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...
Green Road to get city’s 2nd overpass
To accommodate growth on the city’s west side, Maricopa will have a second overpass crossing the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The overpass will be...
Construction to widen Smith-Enke Road begins soon
Construction to widen Smith-Enke Road between Chase Drive to White & Parker Road begins this week.
Check the InMaricopa traffic page often for updates on...
Another new development on John Wayne Parkway?
Many local residents have been speculating about possible new development south of Iconic Tire & Service Center at 19945 N. John Wayne Parkway, just north...
Road project to begin early Thursday morning
Roadwork will begin early Thursday morning at a busy Maricopa intersection.
A milling and paving project at Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and Porter Road will run...
Buttigieg visits SR 347 to hear safety concerns
By Mark DeLap
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stopped by State Route 347 and Riggs Road on Thursday afternoon to hear the concerns of local...
$35M for Riggs Road overpass survives state budget process
A $35 million appropriation for a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs Road is part of the state's $12.8 billion spending plan, with most...
P&Z approves 530-unit West Maricopa Village
The city planning and zoning commission on Monday approved two new multi-family housing developments on the city’s west side.
Known collectively as West Maricopa Village,...
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...
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...
$35M for Riggs Road overpass not a done deal yet
The Arizona legislature’s first draft budget proposal includes $35 million for a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs Road but it's not a done...
Monument to make letter-perfect impression at north entrance
A project to install a welcome monument at the north entrance to the city and beautify the median on John Wayne Parkway is slowly...
City plans to run ring around congested John Wayne Parkway
Ask Maricopans what improvements are most needed in the city and you'll likely hear a plea to do something about the traffic.
The widening of...
‘Stars aligning’ on SR347 solution as Gila River signals cooperation
For several years, the rocky relationship between the Gila River Indian Community and the Arizona Department of Transportation hasn't done much to advance a...
Acacia Crossings entrance to close for Edison Road project
As part of the Edison Road widening project, the city will close the Rio Drive entrance to Acacia Crossings for about three weeks.
The road...