Traffic Woes For The New Anthem

The first residents will start moving into Anthem at Merrill Ranch in Florence next month.

Starting in July, about 70 homes a month will begin to be occupied, and by June 2007, at least 1,000 new households are expected in the new Del Webb community. Anthem at Merrill Ranch will have community centers, a golf course, schools and parks.

One of the concerns in the area is transportation, but Hunt Highway is expected to be expanded to five to seven lanes between Anthem at Merrill Ranch and Arizona 79 within the next five to seven years. More...