Pinal County supervisors approved the Griffin Energy Project. The 2,685-acre facility will power a data center near Maricopa.

Pinal County supervisors approved a 495-acre energy and technology campus near Maricopa. The data center and gas plant project drew Ak-Chin opposition.

Arizona Highway Patrol launches I-10 Thanksgiving enforcement this weekend. Troopers target speeding and dangerous driving to reduce holiday crashes.

ADOT announces US 60 closures between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2-4 for bridge replacement, with a 75-mile detour adding one hour to travel.

Pinal County supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the Project Midway Data Center near Casa Grande. The 215-acre development now moves to rezoning.

Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved the La Osa Power and Data Center Complex comprehensive plan amendment. The $20 billion project includes dedicated power generation.

Pinal County Planning Commission recommends approval for 40-acre Cactus Wren battery energy storage facility near Maricopa. The $750 million project would store 800 megawatts.

Silver Reef Solar and Battery was withdrawn after 8-0 denial recommendation. Pinal County Board approved four energy and data projects at same November meeting.

Fire safety expert presents Battery Energy Storage System data to Pinal County supervisors.

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Casa Grande is proposing new pass-through fees for delinquent wastewater customers to recover the direct costs charged by Arizona Water Company for disconnection and reconnection services.

Stay informed about Casa Grande traffic advisories with updates on construction and utility work affecting Colorado Road, Arizola Road, Peart Road, and O’Neil Drive throughout November and December.

A federal investigation into SCIP was announced by Congressman Eli Crane's office. The probe seeks clarity before divestiture legislation proceeds.

Plan ahead for the US 60 closure. Discover detour routes and tips for traveling between Superior and Miami.

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

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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