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Downtown Links - Traffic Alert - October 22, 2020

Posted October 22, 2020

Downtown Links Constructors (DLC), under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility have begun work on the Downtown Links project.

Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should anticipate intermittent lane restrictions throughout the limits of the project in addition to the following upcoming work:

On Friday, October 23, the intersection of Fifth Street and Echols Avenue will be closed. The temporary closure is scheduled to be in place for approximately four-weeks while a new sewer manhole is installed.

Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Ground Breaking - October 29

Posted October 22, 2020

CITY OF TUCSON TO BREAK GROUND ON THE BUFFALO SOLDIER MEMORIAL ON THURSDAY, OCT 29

City of Tucson Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres, the Greater Southern Arizona Area Chapter (GSAAC) of the Buffalo Soldiers, and Tucson Parks and Recreation will break ground on a memorial honoring the contributions of Black Americans when settling in Southern Arizona. The memorial is funded through donations to the GSAAC of the Buffalo Soldiers and funds from Tucson Delivers Parks + Connections, a 2018 voter-approved bond program..

Rollin' Haunt Event

Posted October 22, 2020

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is hosting a drive-thru Rollin' Haunt event on Saturday, Oct 24, 4-7p.m. (or while supplies last) at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S 6th Ave. (enter at 3rd Avenue and Irvington). To avoid traffic congestion, please do not line up early.

Houghton Road - Valencia Road to Mary Ann Cleveland Way - Traffic Shift

Posted October 22, 2020

 

Temporary asphalt paving on the east side of Houghton Road from Valencia Road to Mary Ann Cleveland Way is complete. Crews from Borderland Construction, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to shift traffic from the west side of Houghton Road to the east side of the roadway at about 7 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020.

Traffic Signal Work - Pima Street/Dodge Boulevard

Posted October 20, 2020

 

 

Crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Pima Street and Dodge Boulevard intersection on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

The work is scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. The traffic signals at the intersection will not be in operation during this work. Officers will direct travel through the intersection until the work is complete.

Paul's Note - October 16, 2020

Posted October 16, 2020

There’s been a lot of national talk about mail-in ballots, but what gets lost in our local discussion is how long we’ve been doing mail-in ballots here in Arizona. Back in the 90’s the requirements were loosened for what were then called absentee ballots. Since then, Arizonans have been voting by mail in large numbers, usually close to 75% of the total vote. The fact that so many voters were voting by mail was among the reasons that Tucson decided to move to an all-mail system for city elections, leaving only a few polling places to staff for so few election day voters. 

Traffic Alert - Congress Street and I-10

Posted October 14, 2020

TRAFFIC ALERT

OVERHEAD STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT

CONGRESS STREET AND INTERSTATE 10 INTERSECTIONS

 

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, beginning at 2 a.m. crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) Sign Shop will replace overhead street name signs at the eastbound and westbound intersections of Congress Street and Interstate 10.  The work is scheduled to be complete by 2 p.m. the same day.

Crack Seal/Fog Seal Program

Posted October 14, 2020

Crews from Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Co., under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are fog sealing various roadways throughout the City. This scheduled work is part of the crack seal/fog seal program that was rescheduled due to weather conditions in July 2020.

The dates, times and locations where fog sealing will take place in the next two-weeks are:

Paul's Note - October 9, 2020

Posted October 9, 2020

Oftentimes, if someone wants to build something new, they will need to go through the rezoning process. This requires meetings with residents in the area, the oversight of our Planning and Development Services Department and a vote of Mayor and Council. Most rezonings that come before the council are non-controversial. However, there can be concerns about impact on the area such as traffic, noise and protection of our environment expressed by people in the area.

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