![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")
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...
$50 million for SR347, SR238 improvements in state budget
Two of Maricopa's busiest thoroughfares are set to receive significant funding for transportation improvements. City leaders and Arizona state legislators have collaborated to approve...
Expect delays on 4 Valley freeways
Travelling to the Valley for Mother’s Day weekend? Sections of Interstate 10, Interstate 17, U.S. 60 and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) will be closed...
Road work beginning May 15
Starting on May 15, a traffic control plan will be implemented on Edison Rd and Lexington Avenue.
There will be one-way traffic flowing along Lexington...
Overturned semi closes road
Plainview Street near Honeycutt Road has been closed due to an overturned semi-truck, as confirmed by Maricopa Police Department.
No injuries were reported.
The road is...
Déjà vu: Bridge work, paving to close I-10
If you are heading to the Valley this weekend, be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate...
Poll: Readers unsure if prepared for roadwork
Maricopa’s hot button topic? Improving roadways. Give people access to a keyboard, and they will share their opinions on social media.
Last week, we released...
New traffic light to help Homestead, Lakes residents
Since Smith-Enke Road was widened last year, traffic near Homestead and The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivisions has increased considerably, according to the...
Bridge work, paving to close I-10
Heading to the Valley this weekend? Be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate 10 for bridge...
Construction to impact John Wayne Parkway beginning in May
City of Maricopa officials announced temporary traffic-control changes on John Wayne Parkway aimed at improving safety and traffic flow on the busy thoroughfare in...
Significant progress visible at Porter Road bridge
The long-awaited bridge over the Santa Rosa Wash on Porter Road has reached a significant milestone.
Crews used two cranes to install 20 large girders...
Bridge removal to close section of I-10 this weekend
A substantial Interstate 10 closure may affect Maricopans driving through Phoenix this weekend.
I-10 will be closed in both directions from State Route 51 to...
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....