Verrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
ADOT, the City of Buckeye and the Maricopa Association of Governments are starting Phase 1 of the Interstate 10 and Jackrabbit Trail interchange rebuild this month. The work widens interchange ramps, adds turning lanes, rebuilds the I-10 bridges over Jackrabbit Trail, and expands Jackrabbit Trail to three lanes in each direction from south of McDowell Road to south of I-10. The overall budget is about $176.26 million and Phase 1 is expected to take roughly two years. ADOT has tentatively planned to close the I-10 ramps the weekend of Sept. 12 to 13.
This brief records the information reported on Aug 15, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is scheduled to open October 15 at 1505 N. Verrado Way, Suite 105, in Buckeye. The West Valley Regional Chamber lists a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting that Thursday and opening celebrations through October 17. The shop’s listed hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Confirm the latest details with the store before making the trip.
Source: West Valley Regional ChamberVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
Verrado Marketplace keeps filling in, AZ Big Media reports. After SALT, Handel's and Shake Shack open with The District on Oct. 15, November brings Emersa, a speakeasy inspired by observatories with 4K VR displays and projection mapping, plus a 63,500-square-foot Safeway. Harkins Verrado Theatres and BackLot, OHSO Brewery & Distillery, BJ's and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are slated for the end of 2026.
Source: AZ Big MediaVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
Verrado Marketplace's District opens Oct. 15, and SALT, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Shake Shack will open first, according to AZ Big Media. Gap Factory, Just Sports and Zara Nails & Spa are among the shops opening this September, and a 63,500-square-foot Safeway is set for November.
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