Overnight closures slated for 347
Motorists using State Route 347 should expect overnight lane restrictions between Interstate 10 and city limits as an Arizona Department of Transportation project refreshes...
Multiple crashes closes I-10 westbound
Three crashes on Interstate 10 impacted Maricopa drivers today, including one that closed westbound traffic entirely.
A crash occurred around noon on westbound I-10 near...
Final state budget has more than $65M for 347 upgrades
The Arizona Legislature passed the state’s budget for the coming year Thursday, and it contains good news for anyone who travels State Routes 347...
Overnight construction to affect northbound 347
You’ll want to add a little extra time to your evening commutes out of town this week.
Part of John Wayne Parkway will be reduced...
Poll: Readers bemoan failure of Prop 469
Pinal County residents had a chance to approve funding for the improvement and expansion of roads throughout the county with Proposition 469 in last...
Driver rams DPS patrol vehicle on JWP, sparking air search
Authorities are searching for the driver of a Dodge Charger who rammed a state police vehicle during a traffic stop on Tuesday night and...
Maricopa gaining control of State Routes 347, 238 within city limits ‘monumental’
Over its nearly two-decade existence, Maricopa has not controlled maintenance and access over state highways that crisscross it. This is not uncommon for young...
Secure Your Load Every Day
By Kismet Weiss / ADOT Deputy Director
At the Arizona Department of Transportation, our guiding principle - what we call our True North - is...
Porter Road to be closed Saturday for water main repairs
A stretch of North Porter Road just north of Honeycutt Road will be closed Saturday for repairs of Tuesday’s busted water main.
This week's incident...
SR 347 reopens at Riggs Road after crash
The northbound lanes of State Route 347 have reopened at Riggs Road after a crash occurred at the intersection about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, according...
House passes bill with $35M for 347 overpass at Riggs
The Arizona House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation that would appropriate $35 million for construction of a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs...
Tempe Union district school bus cited by MPD for school-zone speeding
A Tempe Union High School District bus driver was cited by Maricopa police Wednesday afternoon for speeding in a school zone.
The violation occurred on...
City gets $2.7M in federal funds for pedestrian bridge
It's official: the City will receive $2.7 million in federal funds for a major project in its plan to revitalize the Heritage District.
The funding,...
Maricopans oppose federal ban on witty highway signs
It seems like humor and driving go together like peas and guac.
That’s to say there’s a controversy going on as to whether witty highway...
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...
Man allegedly resists officer until Taser comes out, police say
Police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant.
Paul A. Gonzales was taken into custody about 8:20...
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...
Semi hauling garbage that rolled on SR 238 was trying to avoid crash
The driver of a semi-truck hauling garbage that rolled over on State Route 238 on Nov. 14 told investigating officers the truck overturned after...
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...
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...
The whys behind weekend highway closures
By: The Broadway Curve Improvement Project Team
You only have to work at the Arizona Department of Transportation for about five minutes to understand how...
Boat traffic in Maricopa?
If you were stuck in traffic on John Wayne Parkway this morning, here is the reason. A boat being transported through town needed the...
Road closures to affect freeway traffic this weekend
Drivers should prepare for a slew of delays this weekend along several major freeways. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Valley travelers to plan...
Final JWP striping slated next week
Nighttime commuters should prepare for restrictions on North John Wayne Parkway near northern city limits as crews do “final striping work” to conclude agonizing...
Transportation Authority spent $343K on Prop. 469 election. Bang for its buck?
Some people believed money from Proposition 469 last November could be used to build a parking lot – and if you consider the state...
Sonoran Desert Parkway: The rubber meets the road
Construction officially began on the Sonoran Desert Parkway last month, but the road project is hardly a new idea.
The first purpose-built parkway in the...
Tips to protect your teen driver
Submitted by ADOT
Summer is not only a hot time for the weather, but also for parents to help potential teenage drivers get some training...
Hartman Road closure coming Monday for work on new waterline
According to a city social-media post, Hartman Road from Sorrento Boulevard to Farrell Road will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 14,...
State Route 238 closed until after rush hour
State Route 238 is closed in both directions at mile post 16 near Gila Bend, according to the Maricopa County Department of Transportation.
The cause...
Lane restrictions Friday night near MHS
Utility work will cause lane restrictions on Maricopa Road north of Honeycutt Avenue Sept. 10. The project near Maricopa High School is scheduled for...