The Nightmare of Arizona 347 into the City of Maricopa

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, another major fatality occurred on AZ 347 going south between I-10 and Riggs Rd. [2]

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ABC 15, Phoenix, Arizona

Yes, this is traffic piling up at Casa Blanca Road on AZ 347.

Soon after the accident, the Arizona Department of Transportation tweeted out the following notice then updating the message when the road opened.

In the meantime though, drivers were caught in a nightmare.

Riggs Rd. looking east from AZ 347

Casa Blanca Rd. looking east from AZ 347

Adjusting the traffic lights at Casa Blanca Rd and AZ 347

References:

1. ABC 15
2. AZCentral.com
3. KNXV, October 18, 2017 (PDF)