By Jay Taylor | InMaricopa
The Maricopa City Council took the final steps in preparation for the construction of the initial portion of the East-West Corridor, which will connect State Route 347 with the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The parkway eventually will run from SR347 to Interstate 10, giving residents of the south side of the city a more efficient route to connect with I-10.
City Manager Rick Horst said construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 10 and is tentatively set for completion March 6, 2023.
“The project includes building a bridge over the Santa Cruz Wash as part of the flood control measures in that area,” Horst said.
The city will have to acquire eight parcels totaling about 69 acres to have the full right of way for the 1.6-mile project which will run just south of Farrell between SR347 and Porter Road. The uses for the acquired parcels include rights of way, and construction and drainage easements.
