Pinal County supervisors unanimously approve 800 MW Cactus Wren battery storage facility. SRP confirms active procurement discussions for the Maricopa-area project.

ADOT announces nightly lane closures at Attaway Road and SR 287 from January 5–7, 2026, for paving and road repair; detour routes available.

Apache Junction Council rejected all nine fiber installation bids after costs exceeded the $1.25 million budget. Staff will redesign the project scope.

State groundwater restrictions limit new housing to areas with secured water supplies. A builders' representative explained how this affects San Tan Valley.

ADOT confirms no scheduled highway closures for Arizona holiday travel from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5, with safety tips for drivers on I-17 and I-10.

SRP electric customers across central Arizona can register for free virtual shade tree workshops in January and February 2026 and receive two desert-adapted trees.

No US 60 road closures or lane restrictions are planned east of Superior from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5, with full closures resuming Jan. 6-8 for the Queen Creek Bridge project.

ADOT announces an overnight I-10 lane restriction at the Wild Horse Pass Corridor Gila River bridge December 17-18 for roadway repairs; drivers should expect delays.

Casa Grande council discussed treated wastewater allocation at December 15 study session. City processes 6,301 acre-feet annually with 1,352 going uncredited.

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

The SR 24 speed limit has increased from 45 to 55 mph following an ADOT speed study of the four-lane Southeast Valley roadway between Ellsworth and Ironwood.

Pinal County supervisors approved the Table Top Solar and Battery Storage project near Casa Grande. The 643-acre facility is anticipated to generate $40 million in tax revenue.

San Tan Valley council heard water presentations from Queen Creek and EPCOR. Both providers outlined rates, infrastructure investments, and long-term supply strategies.

Pinal County approves the 2,137-acre Cactus Flower Solar project near Eloy. The 270 MW facility will generate $52 million in tax revenue over the lifetime of the project.

San Tan Valley's first town manager outlines plans for the 3,239-acre urban core. Flexible zoning aims to attract developers and create jobs.

Travel advisory: US 60 closure between Superior and Miami from December 9 to 11. Review detour routes to save time.

SRP hosts public events for the 1,275 MW Marigold Energy Center near Stanfield. The project includes solar, gas, and battery storage.

Pinal County Board of Supervisors will vote on Cactus Flower Solar and battery project December 3. The 2,137-acre facility south of Eloy received a denial recommendation.

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.