May 20, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
May 10, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
May 3, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
April 26, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
April 23, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
April 12, 2013
The following information was culled from the Tucson Modern Streetcar website, found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these [...]
April 12, 2013
Project Update April 2013 Phase II: St. Mary’s Road/6th Street, I-10 to Church Avenue Roadway Improvements. The re-construction of St. Mary’s Road began in November 2012 and is still on schedule for completion in January 2014. Access has been reduced to one lane in each direction, plus a turn lane. However, there will be some [...]
April 12, 2013
Grande Avenue will be the host of the annual Fiesta Grande this weekend, April 13th and 14th, 2013. The Fiesta swap meet runs from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Further information about Fiesta Grande can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiesta-Grande/153900724674515. Below is the vehicular travel [...]
April 12, 2013
Fourth Avenue will be the host of the Greater Arizona Bicycle Association (GABA) Swap Meet this Sunday, April 14, 2013. The swap meet runs from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Further information about the GABA Bicycle Swap Meet can be found at www.bikegaba.org. Below is the vehicular travel restrictions associated with this event. GABA Bicycle [...]
April 8, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
April 3, 2013
The following information is from the City of Tucson’s recent news release. Questions may be directed to Public Information Officer Michael Graham at (520) 837-6686 or michael.graham@tucsonaz.gov. Downtown and South Tucson will be the host of the first of two planned Cyclovias this year on April 7, 2013. The event begins at 10 a.m. and [...]
April 3, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
March 27, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
March 20, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
March 12, 2013
The following information is from the City of Tucson’s recent news release. Questions may be directed to Public Information Officer Michael Graham at (520) 837-6686 or michael.graham@tucsonaz.gov. Downtown Street Closures for Sunday, March 17, 2013 Downtown Tucson hosts the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade on Sunday, March 17. The Festival takes place at [...]
March 9, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
March 6, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
March 1, 2013
Downtown From 8 p.m., Sunday March 3, 2013 through April 1, 2013, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar contractor will be working to install rail along Broadway, between Fifth and Church Avenues. According to streetcar project manager Joe Chase, one eastbound travel lane of Broadway, between Church and Fifth Avenues, will be maintained; however, north-south through [...]
February 25, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent [...]
February 19, 2013
Downtown On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, the contractor will begin nighttime work to complete water line installations along Congress Street/Broadway, between Granada and Church Avenues. On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 through Friday, February 22, 2013, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, AND Sunday, February 24, 2013 through late March, 2013, work will take [...]
February 19, 2013
Welcome to the City of Tucson Sun Link Streetcar Project Construction Update. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. This update is for the week of February 18, 2013. NEW WORK ACTIVITIES The dates and times of the scheduled work [...]
February 10, 2013
The following information is provided by/copied from the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. NEW WORK ACTIVITIES The dates and times of the scheduled work may change due to [...]
February 6, 2013
Downtown On Thursday, February 7, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., north and southbound Sixth Avenue will be closed at the Broadway intersection. The closure allows the contractor to saw-cut and remove roadway material in preparation of rail placement. One eastbound travel lane on Broadway will be maintained at all times. Sixth [...]
February 3, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
January 28, 2013
Due to the chance of inclement weather over the next several days, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar team is accelerating their work in an effort to stay on schedule for the opening of Congress Street between Toole and Church Avenues by February 1, 2013. Downtown The contractor has scheduled paving operations next week for Granada [...]
January 20, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
January 15, 2013
This is a special Construction Update for the City of Tucson Modern Streetcar Project. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Downtown Downtown Traffic Conditions The Sun Link Tucson Streetcar team is working closely with its contractor to make sure [...]
January 13, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
January 7, 2013
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
December 31, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
December 25, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
December 11, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
December 1, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
November 19, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
November 15, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
November 4, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
October 30, 2012
This is a special Construction Update for the City of Tucson Modern Streetcar Project. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Congress Street Beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 1, the Congress Street and Stone Avenue intersection will be [...]
October 28, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
October 23, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
October 17, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
October 7, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
October 2, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. Cyclists must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. The following [...]
September 25, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. The construction team and contractor are working to make up for the delays that inclement weather caused during August. Construction activities are at a high pace, including a significant amount of night and weekend work. Please note: Roadway [...]
September 18, 2012
On Thursday, September 20, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning and at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 21 through 5 a.m. Monday, October 1, the intersection of Congress Street at Sixth Avenue will be closed. The closure will allow the contractor to remove the existing asphalt and concrete pavement, prepare the roadway [...]
September 16, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Due to heavy rains that occurred in August, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar construction team has experienced significant delays to the construction schedule for the entire alignment. The construction team and contractor are working to reevaluate the construction [...]
September 9, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Due to heavy rains that have occurred during August, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar construction team has experienced significant delays to the construction schedule for the entire alignment. The construction team and contractor are working to reevaluate the [...]
September 3, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Due to heavy rains that have occurred over the last few weeks, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar construction team has experienced significant delays to the construction schedule for the entire alignment. The construction team and contractor are working [...]
August 28, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. Due to heavy rains that have occurred during the past two weeks, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar construction team has experienced significant delays to the construction schedule for the entire alignment. The construction team and contractor are working [...]
August 20, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
August 12, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
August 6, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
August 2, 2012
This is a special Construction Update for the City of Tucson Modern Streetcar Project. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Sun Link Tucson Streetcar Special Update It has been a consistent request that we complete as much of the [...]
July 30, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
July 23, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
July 13, 2012
Sun Link Streetcar Construction Milestone! With streetcar tracks in place and Fourth Avenue receiving its final layer of pavement between Sixth Street and University Boulevard, the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar project will reach a construction milestone on Saturday, July 14, 2012. “With Old Pueblo Trackworks completing the final paving, and the construction fencing coming down, [...]
July 13, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
July 9, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
July 2, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
June 25, 2012
Beginning at midnight on Friday, June 29, 4,000 cubic yards of concrete will be poured to complete the foundation of the Pima County/City of Tucson Joint Courts Complex at North Stone and East Toole avenues. The first pour – of 3,553 cubic yards – started on June 8 and took eight hours. Together, the pours [...]
June 25, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
June 19, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
June 11, 2012
The following information is provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found online at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian [...]
June 5, 2012
The following information was provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access [...]
May 29, 2012
The following information was provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access [...]
May 23, 2012
Update on street closures from the Modern Streetcar: The Tucson Modern Streetcar Team has completed an evaluation of the current construction work schedule and resources. Based on that evaluation, construction crews and substantial resources will be focused on completing operations in the existing work areas. Construction work will continue as scheduled along Congress Street, University [...]
May 21, 2012
Information from the Modern Streetcar website. This area of the project includes Congress Street and Broadway through downtown from Granada Avenue to 5th Avenue. Traffic control in this area is as follows: Over the Memorial Day weekend, the contractor will begin repair and replacement of a sewer line that extends across Broadway between Church and [...]
May 13, 2012
The following information was provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found at TucsonStreetcar.com. If you have any questions or concerns, call the info line at 624-5656 to speak to a team member about the project. Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access [...]
May 7, 2012
The following information was provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found at TucsonStreetcar.com. Downtown This area of the project includes Congress Street and Broadway through downtown from Granada Avenue to 5th Avenue. Traffic control in this area is as follows: Starting May 7, the contractor is removing traffic islands and re-striping Broadway [...]
April 30, 2012
The following information was provided by the Tucson Modern Streetcar weekly newsletter, also found at TucsonStreetcar.com. Downtown This area of the project includes Congress Street and Broadway through downtown from Granada Avenue to 5th Avenue. Traffic control in this area is as follows: ADVANCE NOTICE: On May 7, the contractor will begin removing traffic islands [...]
April 23, 2012
Please note: Roadway closures indicate areas where roads are closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access adjacent to these closures will be maintained at all times. (Click on the linked headlines below to see a map) I-10 and West End of Line This area of the project includes the west side of Interstate 10, [...]
April 13, 2012
Congress Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Toole Avenue and Stone Avenue for approximately four months. This curb to curb construction will require 24 hour closures. Despite the construction, downtown Tucson and areas along Fourth Avenue are accessible to the traveling public. “Businesses along the construction route are open, accessible and ready to [...]
April 13, 2012
Here is the latest release on the Modern Streetcar construction in the Downtown, 4th Avenue and Main Gate areas from the City of Tucson: Downtown This area of the project includes Congress Street and Broadway through downtown from Granada Avenue to 5th Avenue. Traffic control in this area is as follows: During the week of [...]
April 9, 2012
Downtown has more than 15,000 public parking spaces, and free or discounted parking on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. All garages will be open and accessible during Modern Streetcar Construction. You may click here to download a larger version of this map.
April 4, 2012
Traffic will continue to flow Downtown, even while Congress Street is closed for Modern Streetcar construction. On Monday, April 9, Toole and 6th Avenues will close overnight to allow crews to re-stripe and install temporary traffic signals. Both roads will be able to be used as detours during Congress construction. (See a larger version of [...]
March 30, 2012
You’ll still be able to get around Downtown as construction begins for the Modern Streetcar. A new map (pdf) shows existing traffic flow and detours that will ensure that it’s still easy to find your way around Downtown Tucson. UPDATE: Here is the latest from the Modern Streetcar website: Downtown This area of the project [...]
March 20, 2012
Contractors for Southwest Gas continue work in the Downtown area to move and upgrade underground utility lines in preparation for the upcoming rail placement for the Tucson Modern Streetcar. This phase of work will occur in areas along Broadway and Congress between Fourth and Granada avenues. Upcoming restrictions are as follows: Eastbound Broadway, between Fifth [...]
March 18, 2012
The Eighth Street Drainage Improvement project limits extend from Sixth Avenue on the west to Third Avenue on the east and Sixth Street on the north to Stevens Avenue on the south. Work throughout the improvement area will necessitate multiple street closures and restrictions that will impact motorists and bicyclists. Business and pedestrian access will [...]
March 9, 2012
Three fantastic events (Old Pueblo Gran Prix, St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Cyclovia) close streets on Saturday, March 17 & Sunday, March 18. Route maps are on the events’ calendar listings, linked on their names. Maps & descriptions below explain the closures. Saturday, March 17 Old Pueblo Grand Prix: Closures from 9am-7pm Complete closures include: [...]
March 9, 2012
By Teya Vitu Six years of Modern Streetcar planning will translate into streetcar action with the track installation set to start by the end of April. Congress Street, Broadway, a section of 4th Avenue, University Boulevard and 2nd Street through the University of Arizona will all have driving restrictions, especially through the summer months, and [...]
March 5, 2012
TUCSON MODERN STREETCAR SOUTHWEST GAS UTILITY WORK DOWNTOWN Contractors for Southwest Gas continue work in the downtown area to move/upgrade underground utility lines in preparation of the upcoming rail placement for the Tucson Modern Streetcar. This phase of Southwest Gas work will occur in areas along Broadway and Congress between Fourth Avenue and Granada Avenue. [...]
February 3, 2012
The installation of a new stop sign on northbound 6th Avenue at 7th Street will occur on Monday, February 6. The new stop sign will initiate a temporary three-way stop at the intersection. This traffic control change is in preparation of converting Sixth Avenue to two-way traffic between Sixth and Seventh Streets. When complete, the [...]
January 30, 2012
The outdoor events for Tucson’s AZ Centennial Celebration will close four streets in the downtown core. Information below includes the times for the closures for each of the four streets. 6th Ave is closed between Congress St & Pennington St: Closed Fri, Feb 10 from 6am to Sun, Feb 12, 3am (early morning) Scott Ave [...]
January 17, 2012
The City of Tucson and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) are accepting applications for a Citizen Task Force to help shape improvements to Broadway Boulevard, mainly adding traffic, transit and bicycle lanes. To form the Task Force, applications have been mailed to about 8,500 residents in and around the Broadway project corridor, which extends from Euclid [...]
January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 12, through Friday, January 20, Fourth Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane between Sixth and Eighth Streets while the contractor installs underground utilities in the area. From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. flaggers will direct alternate one-way travel through the work area. The contractor will open the road to two travel [...]
January 10, 2012
On Saturday, January 14, Scott and 5th Avenues between Congress and Broadway will be closed from 9 a.m. until 5 a.m. the next morning for 2nd Saturdays. The sounds of award-winning jazz and a “spot on” Beatles tribute will drift over Downtown Tucson for the popular event. The free, outdoor Scott Avenue Stage, just south [...]
January 9, 2012
Beginning Monday, January 9, CEI Construction, in conjunction with work for the University of Arizona, will be performing underground utility work in the westbound lanes of 6th Street between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue. All westbound traffic will be detoured to the center turn lane for approximately 300 feet. Within the detour, left turns will [...]
January 9, 2012
Work throughout the 8th Street Drainage Improvement area will require multiple street closures and restrictions that will impact motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians in the neighborhood around the 4th Avenue shopping area. The Eighth Street Drainage Improvement project limits extend from Sixth Avenue on the west to Third Avenue on the east and Sixth Street on [...]
January 5, 2012
Beginning Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 9 a.m., the left curb lane of Congress Street at Scott Avenue will be closed to traffic to allow work crews from Diversified Construction, under contract to Tucson Electric Power, to perform underground utility work in preparation for the Modern Streetcar Project. The project is scheduled to be completed [...]
December 27, 2011
The 8th Street Drainage Improvement project will bring various street closures in the coming days to the area bounded by 6th Avenue on the west to 3rd Avenue on the east and by 6th Street on the north to Stevens Avenue on the south. This project falls in and around the popular 4th Avenue shopping [...]
December 19, 2011
By Teya Vitu Several new street markings will guide cars and bicycles through the Congress-4thAvenue-Toole intersection. There are new bicycle markings with a pair of chevrons and green strips of paint along the curbs by the Centro Garage and emerging from the 4th Avenue Underpass. These street marking came on December 9 while the underpass [...]