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Downtown Links Utility Location Work

Posted April 7, 2014

Beginning Monday, April 7, 2014 through Friday, April 11, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, work crews will perform utility location services for existing underground utilities. This work will provide information needed for the final design plans for phase 3 of the Downtown Links Project.  Please note, construction is not beginning on the final phase of the Downtown Links Project.

Motorists can expect travel lane restrictions and parking restrictions in the following areas:

City of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power Company Begin Tree Replacement Program

Posted April 1, 2014

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) are collaborating to improve the city’s street tree canopy. Trees growing into overhead power lines have been regularly pruned with directional and ‘V’ cuts, which reshapes the tree’s canopy into an unnatural shape.

City of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power Company Begin Tree Replacement ProgramStreet Bonds Road Recovery - Crack Seal Program Update

Posted April 1, 2014

Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Co, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), is continuing its crack seal program associated with the voter-approved $100 million, five-year street bond program - Road Recovery.

The dates, work hours and locations for the next set of roadway improvements are listed below. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather.

Monday, March 31 - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Church Avenue - Pennington Street to Jackson Street

St. Mary’s Road/Sixth Street I-10 to Church Avenue Roadway Improvements

Posted March 27, 2014

On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 and Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the contractor will place the final layer of asphalt pavement along St. Mary’s Road from the westbound I-10 frontage Road to Church Avenue. St. Mary’s Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the paving operation. Officers will be on site to direct traffic.

Downtown Road Closures for Fiber Optic Line Work

Posted March 27, 2014

On Monday, March 31, 2014, contractors for CenturyLink will be installing new fiber optic lines through existing manholes in the Downtown area. The work will take place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. During this time, Scott Avenue will be closed from Broadway to Alameda Street and Pennington Street will be closed from Stone Avenue to Sixth Avenue.

Motorists driving in this area may experience traffic delays associated with this work so please plan accordingly.  The traveling public should use caution when driving, bicycling or walking in this area. 

Karin's Budget Note: Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Posted March 25, 2014

 

 

Dear Tucsonans,

On February 7th I shared these thoughts with you regarding the City’s budget:

…The administration and management of Parks and Recreation offers an example of a place to start with that savings approach. Let me first emphasize that the Department employs close to 500 people; collectively they work hard and offer great service to Tucson. In fact, the average Parks employee deserves a revamp of the management and administration of Parks and Recreation just as I believe the public does.

Pantano Road Closure at Tanque Verde Road Overpass

Posted March 19, 2014

Southbound Pantano Road just north of the Tanque Verde Overpass will be temporarily closed on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. The closure of the single lane roadway will allow crews from the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division to safely remove and replace a streetlight pole.

The narrow width of the roadway does not allow for enough room to accommodate both the equipment needed to complete the work and motor vehicle traffic.

Tom Quesnel

Posted March 17, 2014

Mayor Rothschild is requesting that we fly our flags at half staff, in honor of Tom Quesnel, TFD investigator that passed away from cancer.  This notice begins today, 3/17, ending at sunset on Friday, 3/21.  Funeral services are pending.

Grande Avenue - Congress Street to Starr Pass Boulevard Roadway Improvements

Posted March 14, 2014

On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 crews from Granite Construction Co., under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin work to improve the roadway conditions on Grande Avenue from Congress Street to Starr Pass Boulevard.  This project is part of the $100 million, five-year street bond program - Road Recovery. The Road Recovery program is funded by voter-approved bonds.

Crews will work Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The project is scheduled to be complete by Friday, March 28, 2014.

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