Good morning RJ,
Drivers heading into Maricopa from the Valley experienced significant delays after a vehicle fire closed the southbound lanes of State Route 347 Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest update here.
In other traffic news, the Arizona Department of Transportation is beginning the next phase of study for the proposed north-south freeway segment between Florence and Apache Junction. This includes three public meetings to be held in mid-September and the opportunity to provide comments through Sept. 27. Read more about the study.
Plus, the implications of the Arizona State University football team’s self-imposed bowl ban frustrated many ASU fans, including Arizona Senator T.J. Shope. In a letter to the Arizona Board of Regents, Shope called for the school to conduct an investigation into the dealings between Athletic Director Ray James and former head coach Herm Edwards. |