Traffic Alerts

Drivers on Arizona Farms Road will see lane shifts around the clock starting Wednesday, Aug. 26. Pinal County Development Services announced the work zone runs between the Union Pacific railroad tracks and just west of Quail Run Lane. The lane shifts stay in effect 24 hours a day through Sept. 30. The affected area includes the intersection of Ariz...

Schnepf Road will be fully closed between Ranch Road and Germann Road from July 19 through Aug. 14, according to Pinal County Development Services. The closure is for Town of Queen Creek water line work. Queen Creek provides water service to parts of the San Tan Valley area which is why a Queen Creek water project is closing a road in the ...

San Tan Valley-area drivers who take State Route 79 south should plan for lane restrictions, slower speeds and delays starting July 6, as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) begins building new passing lanes on an 8-mile stretch of the highway near Florence. SR 79 is a common route for people driving to and through the San Tan Valley ar...

Drivers in San Tan Valley should prepare for temporary disruptions as Pinal County schedules road work on portions of Judy's Road and Roberts Road in unincorporated San Tan Valley. According to Pinal County Development Services, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction will take place from May 11 through May 21. The project includes: Judy's Road ...

Drivers who travel along State Route 79 should plan ahead for delays starting next week, as a road rehabilitation project gets underway in Pinal County. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), lane restrictions will be in place on SR 79 between mileposts 105 and 110 beginning Monday, April 13. The work will affect both northbo...

Drivers traveling between San Tan Valley and Florence should expect delays next week as a section of Hunt Highway closes for construction. The intersection of Hunt Highway and Attaway Road will be fully closed from March 15 through March 22, 2026, according to the Town of Florence. Town officials said a full closure was not originally planned. Howe...

The City of Mesa has begun construction on a new natural gas pipeline near the Ironwood and Gantzel Road area, which may impact travel for San Tan Valley residents. The project, being completed by Achen-Gardner Construction, includes work in two main areas: Along Pima Road, from Meridian Road to Ironwood Road Along Ironwood/Gantzel Road, from Pima ...

The City of Mesa is moving forward with a major roadway improvement project that will widen Ellsworth Road to three lanes in each direction between Ray Road and Germann Road—a heavily traveled corridor for many San Tan Valley residents. The project includes traffic signal upgrades, new landscaping, updated signage, roadway striping, and the additio...

Drivers traveling on State Route 24 in the Southeast Valley will now see a higher speed limit. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has increased the posted speed limit from 45 mph to 55 mph along a five-mile stretch of the roadway. The change applies to SR 24 between Ellsworth Road and Ironwood Drive. ADOT crews installed the new speed ...

Residents traveling near Bella Vista Road and Schnepf Road should be aware of upcoming night utility work that will affect the intersection throughout the next week. Beginning December 15 and continuing through December 23, crews will be installing new water and gas mains in the area. Work will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers can e...

New Bridge and Safety Features Enhance Connectivity in San Tan Valley Pinal County has announced that Kenworthy Road between Chandler Heights and Combs Road will officially reopen to traffic Monday, August 11 at 5:00 a.m. The newly improved three-lane roadway includes a bridge culvert over the Queen Creek Wash, allowing for better drainage and long...

The Town of Florence has announced upcoming road improvements along Hunt Highway that will include both partial lane restrictions and full road closures—affecting many San Tan Valley residents who regularly travel this corridor. The project will focus on chip sealing and the addition of a new right-turn lane at the State Route 79 intersection. The ...

Drivers in San Tan Valley should prepare for a temporary road closure later this month as work begins on railroad crossing improvements along Judd Road. From Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, Judd Road will be closed at the Resolution Railroad tracks, located just west of Attaway Road. Crews will be making improvements to the railroad cros...

Drivers across San Tan Valley, and all of Pinal County will soon notice a change at intersections: the addition of flashing yellow arrows for left turns. It's not just a cosmetic upgrade — it's a safety improvement that could reduce confusion and prevent crashes. Thanks to a partnership between Pinal County Public Works and the Arizona Departm...

Motorists in San Tan Valley should prepare for several road closures and delays as major pavement and repaving projects take place across the area through mid-June. Pima Road Closure (May 28 – June 16) Pima Road is closed between Coyote Road and Schnepf Road for ongoing construction. Drivers are advised to use Ocotillo Road and Ironwood Drive as th...