Plan ahead! Plant Road will be closed through November 10 for essential culvert replacement by the Town of Florence.

Florence is set for traffic upgrades at Hunt Highway and Attaway Road in 2026, adding new turn lanes, reducing congestion, and improving travel times for drivers.

Drivers should plan for I-10 nighttime rolling lane closures near Eloy Nov. 9–11 and Nov. 16–18, with 15-minute highway stops, delays, and traffic control for utility work.

US 60 will close Nov. 12 between Superior and Miami for bridge work, with a 75-mile detour in place and no closures planned on Veterans Day.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened two lanes on US 60 between Superior and Globe-Miami after completing $3 million in interim flood-damage repairs.

Casa Grande City Council approved a $900,000 partnership with Pinal County to investigate flooding hazards along the Santa Cruz Wash between Bianco and Peart roads.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close US 60 between Superior and Miami Nov. 4–6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for bridge replacement work, with a detour adding about an hour of travel time.

SR 187 lane restrictions start Nov. 3 between I-10 and SR 87 on Gila River Indian Community for pavement work. Expect daily closures 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Use SR 387 detour.

Learn about Arizona's water history and systems at Apache Junction's three-part workshop series this November with experts from ADWR, CAP, and Salt River Project.

Important I-10 widening news: construction begins in 2026, adding lanes and improving interchanges along the Wild Horse Pass Corridor.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8–0 to advance the 215-acre Project Midway data center near Casa Grande, sparking questions about power supply, ED3 coordination, and water use.

Pinal County’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8–0 to recommend denial of the Silver Reef Solar and Battery Project, citing safety, environmental, and community impact concerns.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–2 to advance a 495-acre Energy Generation and Technology Campus near Maricopa, despite opposition from residents and the Ak-Chin Indian Community over cultural and environmental concerns.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to advance the Griffin Energy Project—a 2,685-acre solar, battery, and natural gas complex—to power a future data center and reshape local energy infrastructure.

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US 60 will be closed from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) Tuesday, Oct. 21, Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23. This is for the Queen Creek/Waterfall Canyon Bridges replacement project.

Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-3 to advance the La Osa data center and power plant project despite environmental and project detail concerns.

Learn about the State Route 24 expansion at the ADOT virtual meeting. This is your chance to provide input on important plans.

Arevia Power subsidiary Silver King Solar has withdrawn its 12,915-acre, up to 2.2-gigawatt solar and battery project near Florence Junction, halting what would have been Pinal County’s largest renewable energy development.

A small single-engine plane crashed near Casa Grande Municipal Airport after reported engine failure, leaving the pilot with non-life-threatening injuries as local crews responded swiftly.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking bids to build 34 new EV charging stations across Arizona highways. This second phase expands the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure to include non-interstate routes.

The Maricopa City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County to provide $50 million in local funding for the State Route 347 widening. The partnership secures nearly $400 million in total investment and guarantees the long-awaited highway expansion from I-10 to northern Maricopa.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin lane restrictions on State Route 187 between Interstate 10 and SR 87 starting October 14 for pavement rehabilitation work on the Gila River Indian Community. Drivers should expect delays, flagging operations, and reduced speed limits through mid-October.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close US 60 between Superior and Miami from Oct. 14–16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge replacement work. Drivers should plan for detours via SR 177 and SR 77, with delays of up to an hour expected.

The Town of Florence has approved three major land use amendments totaling 1,619 acres at Dobson Farms, paving the way for massive data center and industrial development. The projects—Florence Tech Park, Dobson Farms East, and Dobson Farms West—could generate over 800 jobs and bring in millions in tax revenue.

Plant Road in Florence will be closed from Monday, October 13, through Friday, October 17, as crews replace a culvert in partnership with the San Carlos Irrigation Project. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the construction period.

Casa Grande will begin overnight roadway improvements on Kortsen Road starting Thursday, October 16. The project includes milling, striping, and slurry seal work with full closures between Pinal Avenue and Crane Street lasting several days.

Casa Grande has issued a Notice of Intention to add new wastewater disconnection fees for delinquent customers, starting a 60-day public review process. The City Council will hold a December 15 hearing before deciding whether to adopt the proposed pass-through charges.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved new vehicle weight restrictions on five county highways during its October 1, 2025 meeting. The measure aims to protect local roads from heavy truck damage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve roadway safety across multiple districts.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is funding critical upgrades at community airports statewide, including new helicopter landing zones, taxiways, and runway lighting. These improvements enhance public safety, reduce delays, and support Arizona’s economy through aviation.