Construction of highway overpass in Maricopa at key point

MARICOPA, Ariz. (AP) — Construction of a State Route 347 overpass in Maricopa is at a key phase this week, with crews starting to pour the overpass’ concrete deck.
Completion of the $55 million project will mean drivers on the highway that’s a key link for traffic between Phoenix and San Diego won’t have to wait for trains at the existing grade-level crossing over Union Pacific tracks.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says pouring the deck will clear the way for c