You might notice a smoother commute this week on Maricopa’s main throughfare. 

Construction crews with Tolleson-based Cactus Asphalt is conducting nighttime crack-and-seal work on North John Wayne Parkway between West Smith-Enke Road and West Steen Road. Motorists should watch for drivers traveling in both directors between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

Lane closures are slated to end Jan. 8, the city’s website states. 

Lane restrictions on northbound John Wayne Parkway, leaving town are slated to remain in place until June 24, 2024, city officials said. 

Garvey Avenue between Estrella Parkway to Condrey Avenue remains closed to all traffic for roadwork. It is scheduled to reopen May 1, 2024. Road construction on Heritage Lane in the Heritage District is set to last until Dec. 23. 

Residents at the following neighborhoods should note street sweeping schedules this upcoming week:    

  • Rancho El Dorado, Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19. 
  • The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, Wednesday, Dec. 20. 
  • Santa Rosa Springs, Thursday, Dec. 21. 
  • Desert Passage, Thursday, Dec. 2. 

The city will turn on a four-way stoplight at the corner of John Wayne and Sonoran Desert Parkways between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20. Work at that intersection will finish with striping Dec. 21 to 22.  

Arizona Department of Transportation reports there are no freeway closures scheduled in Phoenix-area through New Year’s weekend for those driving out of Maricopa. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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