A major change has come to one of the city’s busiest roads.
The speed limit on Porter Road between Honeycutt Road to Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway is being reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph this month, according to the City of Maricopa.
A news release published Tuesday said with Porter Road being home to multiple schools, Pacana Park and one of Maricopa’s busiest gas stations, the goal is to “create a safer and more predictable driving environment.”
Mayor Nancy Smith applauded the effort.
“This change on Porter Road is a great example of how we are responding to real conditions on the ground while keeping the long-term safety of our residents at the forefront,” she said.
This comes at a time of increased roadwork around the city to address safety issues. Recent projects include a new turn lane and signals at Cobblestone Farms Drive and John Wayne Parkway, as well as traffic signals on Desert Greens Drive and Smith-Enke Road.
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