Apache Junction

Apache Junction, AZ · Traffic & Transit
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Arizona's worst cities for driving, ranked by the data
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Maricopa Association of Governments Studies How to Improve Traffic
PHOENIX - Rich Johnson, an associate professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, said his daily commute from the City of Maricopa is a nightmare. Johnson, like many Maricopa residents, relies on Arizona State Route 347, the only highway that directly connects the city of Maricopa...
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Transit Service Changes in Phoenix Area
Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, riders will see transit service changes across the Valley, including expanded weekday RAPID service, the launch of the PHXLink microtransit pilot in Phoenix, and schedule adjustments to several Valley Metro routes. Phoenix Public Transit will launch PHXLink, a new on-demand, shared-ride microtransit pilot connecting riders to...
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More widening of Interstate 10 is underway. Here's where
What is the construction? The Arizona Department of Transportation broke ground on the third phase of the Interstate 10 Wild Horse Pass project just south of Phoenix, aimed at increasing capacity and safety on the heavily traveled highway. An Arizona Republic investigation found that the area is a hotspot for cross-median crashes . In the third phase, crews will continue to widen I-10 to three lanes in each direction. The third phase encompasses 11 miles south of Phoenix and through the Gila River Indian Community. Other elements included in the third phase are: Adding one HOV lane in both directions from Loop 202 to Riggs Road Reconstructing the interchanges at Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Riggs Road and Queen Creek Road/State Route 347 Constructing a new interchange at Koli Road Installing overhead messaging boards, freeway cameras and wrong-way detection systems The 26-mile Wild Horse Pass project broke ground in 2024 with the first phase of construction, which will wrap up in November. The first phase included replacing the I-10 bridges over the Gila River. The second phase of construction, widening I-10 from Gas Line Road to just north of Casa Grande, broke ground in January. Crews will also reconstruct the Pinal
KTAR News
US 60/Grand Avenue reopens hours after 2 collisions closed roadway in both directions in Glendale
US 60/Grand Avenue reopened in Glendale after two collisions disrupted rush-hour traffic Monday morning, authorities said. Both directions of US 60 were closed near Northern Avenue for several hours, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The closure was lifted before 9 a.m. The Glendale Police Department said a vehicle...
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Scottsdale ranked as best city in U.S. to drive in
The city of Scottsdale was ranked the best city to drive in the United States in a study published earlier this month. Scottsdale was rated by WalletHub as the top city to drive in the nation as part of the study published on Oct. 6, titled “Best & Worst Cities to Drive In (2026).”
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What could be causing wrong-way crashes in Arizona?
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The Best (and Worst) Big Cities for Drivers
(This content was created with the help of AI.) If you're looking for the least painful place to be behind the wheel, the Arizona city of Scottsdale may be your best bet. A new WalletHub analysis of 100 large US cities, based on 30 factors tied to cost, congestion, and safety, ranks Scottsdale as the most driver-friendly spot in the country. The city's appeal is largely financial: It's No. 2 for lowest average new-car cost, boasts relatively cheap parking (13th-lowest), and lands 28th for average monthly insurance premiums. Roads and bridges are in comparatively good shape, Scottsdale drivers ...
Glendale Star
Loop 101 improvements enter final stages
After more than two years of construction, improvements along Loop 101 in north Glendale are nearing completion, bringing additional travel lanes, upgraded infrastructure and the promise of improved traffic flow for thousands of Valley commuters. Glendale City Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff hosted a community meeting Oct. 7 at the Foothills Recreation...
East Valley Tribune
I-10 widening project activity ramping up
Motorists traveling Interstate 10 south of Chandler will soon see an increase in construction activity in both directions. The work – an 11-mile stretch roughly between the Loop 202 Santan/South Mountain Freeway interchange to the Gila River – is part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s ambitious effort to widen 26 miles of I-10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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Proposed West Phoenix light rail extension leaves local businesses wary
PHOENIX— Local businesses are questioning the proposed location of the West Phoenix Light Rail Extension along Indian School Road, citing concerns about construction, parking and access to their storefronts during a July 29 Bel Air Neighborhood Association meeting at RipplePHX. The proposed 10-mile extension would expand transit service along...
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I-10 widening project activity ramping up
Motorists traveling Interstate 10 south of Chandler will soon see an increase in construction activity in both directions. The work – an 11-mile stretch roughly between the Loop 202 Santan/South Mountain Freeway interchange to the Gila River – is part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s ambitious effort to widen 26 miles of I-10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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ADOT looking for feedback to reshape central Phoenix’s I-10 corridor
Drivers who use Interstate 10 through central Phoenix are getting a chance to weigh in on a plan to fix one of the Valley’s most congested stretches. The study focuses on I-10 from the Deck Park Tunnel to the I-10/Interstate 17 split near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
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Drivers get say on plan to reshape central Phoenix’s I-10 corridor
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers who use Interstate 10 through central Phoenix are getting a chance to weigh in on a plan to fix one of the Valley’s most congested stretches. The study focuses on I-10 from the Deck Park Tunnel to the I-10/Interstate 17 split near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).