John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) Improvements — Smith-Enke Road (SR 238) to Maricopa city limits
John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) Improvements — Smith-Enke Road (SR 238) to Maricopa city limits
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Overview
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers to plan for ongoing lane and turn restrictions on SR 347/John Wayne Parkway, between the northern Maricopa limits and Smith Enke Road (SR 238) for a project to widen and repave the roadway. Drivers should be prepared to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment.
Project Area
Project Improvements
- Widen northbound SR 347 to the inside to add a third lane from Smith Enke Road to just north of the city limits.
- Add a second left turn lane on southbound SR 347 to eastbound Lakeview Drive.
- Reconstruct westbound Lakeview Drive at SR 347 to add a dedicated left turn lane and a new right turn lane with an acceleration/merge lane on SR 347.
- Install a raised island at the northeast corner of the intersection of Lakeview Dr and SR 347 to provide a pedestrian crossing refuge area.
- Remove and replace existing pavement through the intersection of SR 347 and Lakeview/Cobblestone Farms Dr.
- Install curb and gutter on northbound SR 347 and improve drainage infrastructure.
This project is a partnership between ADOT and the city of Maricopa, with each contributing roughly half of the construction funding. Once completed, this segment of John Wayne Parkway will be turned over to the city for long-term operations and maintenance.
Construction Photos
Overnight paving work April 5-8 (Photo album):
In early February, the newly constructed and paved northbound lane opened, and traffic shifted to the left and middle lanes so that work could begin on the right lane.
Once the new left lane opened, the previously restricted northbound left turn to westbound Cobblestone Farms opened to traffic.
In addition, the restriction at the southbound left turn to eastbound Lakeview Drive was lifted, and the new additional lane was completed to create a double-left turn.
Project Schedule and What to Expect
Construction began in October 2023 and is expected to be complete in summer 2024. Below is a general timeline for the work. Schedules are subject to change, based on weather or other unforeseen factors.
Fall 2023 through late-January 2024
- Reconstruct the northbound SR 347 center median island at Lakeview/Cobblestone Farms Dr. to accommodate a third northbound lane.
- Reconstruct the southbound SR 347 center median to add a second left turn lane.
- Reconstruct the center median island on westbound Lakeview Dr. to accommodate a new left turn lane.
- Pave new SR 347 inside lane, north-and southbound left turn lanes and left turn lane on Lakeview Dr.
- Construct new storm drain pipe and drainage inlets.
- Restrictions:
- No left turns from northbound SR 347 to Cobblestone Farms Dr. Northbound drivers may use the southern entrance to Cobblestone Farms Dr.just north of Smith Enke Road for alternate access.
- Southbound SR 347 restricted to two lanes from city limits to Lakeview/Cobblestone Farms Dr.
- SR 347 northbound traffic shifted to the shoulder and outside lane.
- No left turn or through traffic (right turn only) on westbound Lakeview Dr. at SR 347 (beginning Nov. 27)
Late-January to spring 2024
- Install pedestrian island and new right turn and acceleration lane from westbound Lakeview Dr. to SR 347.
- Reconstruct northbound SR 347 shoulder and install new curb and gutter.
- Remove and replace pavement on SR 347 and Lakeview Drive.
- Restrictions:
- Lane restrictions on SR 347 around paving work.Traffic will be restricted to one lane on north- and southbound SR 347 at times.
- Northbound traffic shifted to inside two lanes.
- No left turn or through traffic (right turn only) on westbound Lakeview Dr. at SR 347.
Spring to summer 2024
- Complete remaining pavement removal and repaving of SR 347, including the middle lane of northbound SR 347, the intersection of SR 347 and Lakeview Drive/Cobblestone Farms Drive and a portion of southbound SR 347.
- Restrictions:
- Lane restrictions on SR 347 around paving work. Traffic will be restricted to one lane on north- and southbound SR 347 at times.
- Closures of east-and westbound Lakeview Dr./Cobblestone Farms Dr. to pave across the intersection.
Additional Details
- Work will primarily occur Mondays through Fridays, during daytime hours, with possible overnight and weekend work.
- Construction is expected to take nine months.
- Access to businesses and neighborhoods will be maintained.
Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.
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ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Please contact us in any of these ways:
- By phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
Teléfono: Línea de Información del Proyecto de ADOT: 855.712.8530 - Email: Kimberly Larson at [email protected]
- By Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007