Nighttime work on West Smith-Enke Road is underway a few days earlier than expected. 

Construction crews with Tolleson-based Cactus Asphalt started crack-and-seal and mill-and-fill work on both directions of Smith-Enke Road Wednesday night. Crews will work between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

The project was first slated to start Jan. 8, but after a weather-related delay, the city earlier this month said the project would start Jan. 29 and last until Feb. 26. 

Amid a warm front, work started five days ahead of its new schedule. 

Utility manhole and valve adjustments will be completed Feb. 7, but more work is scheduled in March and April, according to Public Works Engineering Project Manager Tammy Valadez Paz. 

“The roadway will always be open for traffic,” Paz said. “Only one lane is closed at a time during the scheduled work hours.” 

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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