Maricopa commuters get another chance next week to weigh in on the state transportation plan that funds the long-awaited State Route 347 widening.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing May 15 on its tentative 2027-31 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, the same plan that includes $86 million for widening SR 347 in Pinal County.

ADOT released the draft plan March 2, opening a public comment period that runs through May 22 before the Arizona State Transportation Board considers final approval June 19.

But the May 15 hearing is the next formal step in that review process, giving residents a chance to comment before the five-year program is finalized.

The hearing will be held during a meeting of the Arizona State Transportation Board. It can be accessed virtually at this link or attended in person at the Cameron Chapter House on U.S. Route 89 in Cameron. Residents who want to speak remotely must request to do so by 8 a.m. the day of the hearing using instructions on the board’s website.

For Maricopa, the hearing keeps SR 347 in the spotlight after a years-long push by local leaders, residents and commuters to move the widening ahead in the state’s construction schedule.

The project covers roughly 15 miles between Interstate 10 and the Maricopa city limits. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

ADOT’s tentative five-year program includes $4.1 billion for projects throughout Greater Arizona, which refers to areas outside Maricopa and Pima Counties. That includes $2.7 billion to preserve, rehabilitate and replace pavement and bridges; $431 million to expand highway capacity; and $939 million for safety, efficiency and functionality improvements.

The capacity funding includes $86 million for SR 347, $83 million to widen State Route 260 east of Payson and $82 million to widen U.S. Route 93 at Big Jim Wash between Wickenburg and Wikieup.

ADOT said the broader program is built from regional allocations, federal and state dollars, legislative appropriations and local government contributions. The agency said the plan prioritizes projects that are ready for design or construction.

Public comments can be submitted through May 22 using ADOT’s online form, by email, by phone at 855-712-8530 or by mail to ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., Room 179, MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

The full tentative program is available here. ADOT also has a searchable project dashboard here.