SR 347 Widening Funding and ADOT Engagement
Summary
Vice Mayor Manfredi continues working MAG's transportation policy committee to move up roughly $90 million for State Route 347, aiming to advance funding from 2029 to 2027 or 2028.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $90 million in regional half-cent sales tax money is targeted for SR 347.
Commuters who use SR 347 daily would see relief sooner if funding moves up.
Drivers will face construction delays during the work period.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council (Special) — June 16, 2026
The city has now paid ADOT $50 million for the SR 347 widening — $20 million from Pinal County and $30 million in revenue bonds backed by the half-cent commuting corridors tax. A public tracking website documents every transaction, and ADOT hosts an open house on final plans.
City of Maricopa issues bonds to fund a $400M project to widen SR-347
City of Maricopa issues bonds to fund a $400M project to widen SR-347 12News
City Council (Regular) — April 21, 2026
Prop 479 funding for SR 347 moved up from 2030 to 2028, and the city's $30 million pledge was financed through a bond deal that saved about $5 million — with better rates than New York City got the same week.
City Council (Special) — April 7, 2026
The first phase of the long-awaited SR 347 project — resurfacing to prepare for widening — is expected to start in June, with the contract anticipated at the May State Transportation Board meeting. Two lanes will stay open, and starting during summer break means lighter traffic.
City Council (Regular) — March 3, 2026
The council locked in the city's $30 million share for widening Highway 347 — one of the most dangerous roads in the western U.S. — using a revenue bond backed by the half-cent sales tax plus $20 million from Pinal County. The $50 million goes to ADOT by June 1.
City Council (Regular) — February 3, 2026
Vice Mayor Manfredi continues working MAG's transportation policy committee to move up roughly $90 million for State Route 347, aiming to advance funding from 2029 to 2027 or 2028.
City Council (Regular) — January 20, 2026
State officials confirm the $102 million for SR 347 improvements appears safe, and ADOT committed to keeping two lanes open during construction wherever possible. An overpass is planned at Cement Plant Road/Mammoth Way.
Arizona approves funding to widen SR 347, which connects city of Maricopa to I-10
Arizona approves funding to widen SR 347, which connects city of Maricopa to I-10 KJZZ
City of Maricopa celebrates big win after ADOT approves SR 347 expansion plan
City of Maricopa celebrates big win after ADOT approves SR 347 expansion plan AZ Family
City of Maricopa approves half-cent tax to help fund SR-347 widening
City of Maricopa approves half-cent tax to help fund SR-347 widening 12News
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