John Wayne Parkway restrictions on pause

Felt a little calmer during yesterday’s morning commute into Phoenix?

The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed it would pause the single-lane restrictions for improvements on John Wayne Parkway that backed up traffic during much of October.

“ADOT anticipates another single-lane restriction later in November,” department spokesperson Garin Groff wrote in an email to InMaricopa.

The department could not confirm a date it expects to resume closures.

Last week’s single-lane restrictions ignited a social media firestorm, with residents airing their grievances across Facebook, including on the city’s official page. ADOT cameras also showed the extent of backup traffic throughout the weekdays.

For more information about improvements on John Wayne Parkway, visit the ADOT website.