![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-06-1-534x462.jpg "Installation of controversial stoplight to start next Monday")
Crews douse locomotive fire
Crews from the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department responded to a train fire this afternoon.
Firefighters from Station 575 on West Edison Road doused a fire under...
‘Welcome’ monument, beautification project still under design
A beautification effort along John Wayne Parkway through Maricopa is still in the works, though a place for a welcoming monument sign is unsettled.
Last...
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...
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...
Road work planned for September in Maricopa
Late-night repaving work is scheduled to begin next month at two locations on State Route 347 in Maricopa.
The project will take place from 9...
Truck flips, spills on SR 347 at Riggs
A semi-truck hauling dirt flipped over on State Route 347 and Riggs Road this morning.
A number of people driving in the vicinity of the...
Update: SR 347 roadwork to cause full closure
Upcoming roadwork on State Route 347 this weekend will cause closure of a section of the road and an interstate ramp.
As previously reported, Arizona...
SR 347 lane restriction planned Saturday
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restrictions on State Route 347 west of the Interstate 10 interchange from...
ADOT taking bids to install traffic signal on SR 347
Bidding is open for the installation of traffic lights on State Route 347 at Old Maricopa Road.
The intersection currently has a left-turn lane from...
ADOT data paint picture of SR 347 driving habits
There were 308 traffic crashes on State Route 347 in 2019, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Those resulted in 143 injuries...
Construction starts on Bowlin crossing
The City of Maricopa has started construction of a crossing over the Santa Cruz Wash on Bowlin Road next to Rancho Mirage Estates.
Using money...
A year later: Overpass ‘opens up the city,’ allows a sigh of relief
By Bob McGovern and Kyle Norby
For years, the train tracks passing through town were the go-to excuse for many Maricopa students looking to delay...
Overpass at 1: Bridge bypassed the tracks – and some businesses, too
The overpass is generally considered a huge success for the city, but there was collateral damage for some businesses working in the shadows of...
Overpass at 1: $55 million project spurs commercial, residential development
The overpass is a bridge to the city’s future.
City Manager Rick Horst makes his point by underlining the considerable commercial development underway or on...
Crash at SR 347 and Honeycutt Avenue
Maricopa police, firefighters and EMS responded to a crash at SR 347 and Honeycutt Avenue just before noon Monday. There were no serious injuries,...
Much-needed traffic light will keep motorists waiting just a bit longer
A long-anticipated traffic light at a busy intersection in the eastern end of the city will keep motorists waiting just a little bit longer.
The...
Old Maricopa Road to be restricted by roadwork
A cattle guard needs repair, which will cause some overnight restrictions Friday on Old Maricopa Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The road...
Motorist stopped for alleged erratic driving, arrested on unpaid warrants
A motorist stopped for allegedly driving erratically was booked into jail after police discovered two unpaid warrants in his name.
Stephen Richards was observed driving...
Breaking: Hit-and-run accident leaves one with life-threatening injuries
A hit-and-run driver caused a three-car accident on Thursday afternoon that blocked a lane of traffic on North John Wayne Parkway at West Smith...