SR 347 reopens after deadly crash between Maricopa and metro Phoenix

PHOENIX – One person reportedly was killed in a crash that disrupted Thursday morning rush hour traffic on State Route 347, the main route from Maricopa to metro Phoenix.

Northbound SR 347 was closed for several hours at Casa Blanca Road ahead of the crash at Cement Plant Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

One person died in the crash, which occurred just before 5 a.m. and involved a semitruck and a motorcycle, according to ABC15.

Northbound SR 347 reopened a little after 9 a.m., ADOT said.

UPDATE: State Route 347 northbound is now open at Casa Blanca Road.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 15, 2026

The southbound lanes were not impacted by the incident.

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