By Lesley Wright, The Republic
El Mirage Road takes a straight shot through most of the West Valley.
Just about every community that touches the northern portion of El Mirage Road has a plan for it— some are under way, others are starting soon and still more remain visions for the future.
And as the cities and Maricopa County begin to work on the road, the residents and businesses near it will have to accommodate changes.
El Mirage recently notified five homeowners and three business owners that it plans to relocate them as part of a project to widen and improve Thunderbird Road, which carries much of the city’s traffic from El Mirage to Primrose Street and on to Grand Avenue.
The news elicited mixed reactions. And although city officials support the project, some are wary about forcing homeowners out.
