Official Phoenix City Notice Roundup: GIS Service Outages and Health Advisories
Official City Notice: Temporary GIS Service Interruption
The City of Phoenix has issued a notice regarding essential system maintenance affecting digital mapping services. Residents and contractors are advised that official GIS mapping applications will be temporarily unavailable from Friday, January 23, at 7:00 PM through Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This outage is necessary for critical system upgrades to ensure the continued reliability of municipal data services. Users experiencing issues during this window are encouraged to delay map-based inquiries until after the service restoration on Saturday evening.
Public Health Advisory: Community Measles Transmission
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed that measles is now spreading within the community following several new confirmed cases. Health officials have identified several public exposure sites in the East Valley where residents may have been at risk. These include a Target location on Warner Road, an EOS Fitness center on Val Vista Drive, and a Sam’s Club on Gilbert Road. Residents who visited these locations between January 13 and January 15 are urged to monitor for symptoms through early February. Symptoms typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a red, blotchy rash. Vaccination remains the most effective defense against further transmission.
Infrastructure Update: Loop 303 and Freeway Improvements
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is preparing for the commencement of the Loop 303 Improvement Project, scheduled to begin in late January 2026. This $129 million initiative, funded by Proposition 479, will focus on the interchange between I-17 and Loop 303 in North Phoenix. The project includes the construction of direct freeway-to-freeway ramps and the widening of Loop 303 to three lanes in each direction from I-17 west to 51st Avenue. Additionally, substantial completion of the Loop 101 Pima Freeway widening project between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive is expected later this month, which will improve traffic flow for Scottsdale and North Phoenix commuters.
Environmental Notices: Air Quality Public Comment Periods
Maricopa County Air Quality Department has opened public comment periods for several facility permits. Notices are currently active for the following:
- Microchip Technology: Public comment regarding permit P0013149 for the facility in Tempe remains open until February 20, 2026.
- Wells Fargo Tempe Operations Center: Comments for permit P0013180 must be submitted by January 30, 2026.
- CyrusOne LLC: The review period for the Mesa facility permit P0013034 also concludes on January 30, 2026.
Submissions can be directed to the Permitting Division Manager at the Maricopa County Air Quality Department office in Phoenix.
Upcoming Governance and Budget Reviews
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is set to review the official recorder’s budget at the end of January to finalize election staffing and signature verification resources for the 2026 cycle. Meanwhile, the Phoenix City Council will hold its next Formal Meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Residents wishing to address the council on upcoming agenda items should register via the city’s official portal.