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Gilbert, Arizona
Joined October 2009
Gilbert Road is currently closed from Guadalupe Road to Hackamore Street for the Gilbert Days Parade until 11:00 AM. 🚧 Road closures are also in place along Recker Road for the Gilbert Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Get the full details ➡️ https://t.co/pIc1RirCNh
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⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ Traffic restrictions are in place near S Parkcrest St and E Williams Field Road due to a traffic collision investigation. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ Traffic restrictions are in place along northbound Cooper Road and Westbound Elliot Road due to a traffic collision investigation. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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Congratulations to @GilbertYourTown for having the highest share of "A" rated schools in Arizona of any major jurisdiction.* 82% of Gilbert schools are "A" rated. *major = 10 or more schools within its border.
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Due to a serious collision in the area of N Val Vista Drive and E Juniper Avenue, there will be traffic restrictions in the area while the collision is investigated. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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16-year-old Olana Young was last seen around 5:25 PM on October 22, 2025, when she left her school near N Arizona Ave and E Chandler Blvd in Chandler. Olana is 5’04”, 175 lbs, and was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
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For more details and project updates from the Arizona Department of Transportation, visit: https://t.co/lmtqwqBc3Q Help us spread the word so Gilbert keeps moving safely! 🚦
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🚧 Saturday, October 18 (5 AM – 5 PM): - East and westbound Loop 202 narrowed to 2 lanes between Cooper & Lindsay Roads 🚧 Monday, October 20 → Wednesday, October 22 (9 PM – 5 AM): - Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Cooper Road closed nightly
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🚧 Thursday, October 16 (9 PM) → Friday, October 17 (5 AM): - Westbound Loop 202 closed between Lindsay and Gilbert Roads - Westbound on-ramp at Lindsay and off-ramp at Gilbert closed - Westbound frontage road will be open
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Heads up, Gilbert drivers! 🚗 @arizona_dot is planning the following lane restrictions and ramp closures as part of the Loop 202 widening project. ⬇️
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⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ The intersection of Cooper and Guadalupe Roads is blocked due to a malfunctioning railroad crossing arm. Union Pacific is enroute to resolve the issue. Due to traffic in the area, please avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.
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Northbound Gilbert Rd. is currently closed at Williams Field Rd. due to flooding. There are several flooded roads throughout Gilbert and our Streets Team is working on pumping water out of the roadways. Take it slow and don’t drive through flooded areas. Be safe out there!
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This weekend’s storms have brought significant rainfall to Gilbert. 🌧️ With more rain on the way, remember: 🚘 Slow down and do not drive on flooded roadways or lanes with pooling water. Avoid travel if possible.
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35-year-old Ammon Hardt was last seen around 10:00PM on October 10th, 2025, near E Riggs Road and S Adora Boulevard in Gilbert. He is 5’04”, 120 lbs, and wearing a white tank top and black shorts. There are concerns for Ammon’s safety due to his diagnosed cognitive disability.
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UPDATE (9/4): The water main has been fixed and all lanes have reopened.
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Heads up, Gilbert drivers! 🚧 Crews are repairing a water main break along Val Vista Drive just north of Ray Road. 🚗 One lane is closed for northbound and southbound traffic on Val Vista Drive. 💧 Water service is not impacted We’ll share updates as the repairs continue.
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Due to the current storm we are experiencing traffic light outages and downed trees across town. Please avoid travel this evening due to dangerous conditions. If you must travel, please drive with caution as we are working diligently to restore lights and clear roadways.
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📍 Detour: Use the westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Lindsay Road instead. For more details and project updates from @ArizonaDOT, visit: https://t.co/lmtqwqBJTo Help us spread the word to keep Gilbert moving safely!
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Heads up, Gilbert drivers! 🚗 The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Val Vista Drive will be closed from 10 PM Friday, August 15 to 10 AM Sunday, August 17. During this time, the right lane on westbound Loop 202 between Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will also be closed.
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