County Delayed Trail Closure Notice by Four Months | The Locally Times

Maricopa Trail Segment 12 has been closed since October 2025, a fact Maricopa County Parks and Recreation announced publicly on February 20, 2026, more than four months after the closure began.

## Public Notified Four Months After Closure Began Maricopa County Parks and Recreation announced on February 20, 2026, that Maricopa Trail Segment 12 has been closed since October 8, 2025, a delay in public notification of more than four months. According to the county’s notice, the closure is projected to continue until September 2026, for a total of approximately 11 months. ## County Notice Omits Reason, Detours for Closure The county’s February 20 notice provides only the segment number, its closed status, and the closure dates. Public records do not state the reason for the 11-month closure, nor do they specify the scope of work, project costs, or funding source. The announcement also lacks information on alternative routes or official detours. Records do not identify which county department or official authorized the closure or the four-month delay in notifying the public. ## Closure Coincides With Community Races, Festivals The 11-month closure of the trail segment overlaps with scheduled community events in nearby municipalities. A separate notice from the Town of Fountain Hills confirms its annual Irish Fountain Fest will occur on March 14, 2026. Public records do not specify what, if any, impact the trail closure will have on these events.