Arizona Gets Green Light for El Mirage Road Upgrades Project
Published Date: 2/20/2026
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Summary
Arizona’s Department of Transportation has given the green light to improve El Mirage Road from State Route 303 to Jomax Road in Maricopa County. This means construction plans are set, and anyone wanting to challenge the decision must act by July 20, 2026. The project aims to make travel smoother and safer, with all environmental checks cleared and approvals locked in.
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El Mirage Road Project Approved to Proceed
Arizona approved improving El Mirage Road from State Route 303 to Jomax Road in Maricopa County (about 3 miles north of SR303). The Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact were approved on December 31, 2025, and project approvals are finalized so construction plans are authorized to proceed to make travel smoother and safer.
Deadline to Challenge Project Approvals
If you want to file a lawsuit to challenge the federal agency approvals for this El Mirage Road project, your claim must be filed on or before July 20, 2026, or it will be barred. If a federal law gives a shorter filing period (less than 150 days), that shorter period still applies.
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