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Silverbell Road: Goret Road to Grant Road Widening Project Update

Posted October 6, 2015

On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, Hunter Contracting, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will remove the existing traffic signals and energize the new temporary traffic signals at the Silverbell Road and Grant Road intersection. From approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the traffic signals at the intersection will be temporarily shut down and Tucson Police officers will direct traffic through the intersection.

Street Bonds Road Recovery Fog Seal Program

Posted October 6, 2015

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

To minimize the impact on the traveling public, crews will work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The dates and locations where the next roadway improvements will take place are:

Road Repair Progressing in Tucson

Posted October 5, 2015

Money from the voter-approved, $100 million, five-year Road Recovery street bond program in 2012 already has improved more than 116 miles of roadway, and the work continues to improve additional streets. The bond money pays for repaving, while the bigger widening projects are funded by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), a 20-year program approved by voters in 2006.

Watch Tucson 12 video on Road Recovery.

Tucson Police Recruiting Community Service Officers

Posted October 5, 2015

The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is hoping to fill 25 Community Service Officer positions. The job involves driving in marked police cars and responding to calls of burglary, traffic accidents, and found property. The application deadline is Oct. 11. To learn more about job opportunities at TPD, please visit the recruiting website.

Read more from Tucson News Now.

Tucson Gets New Football Game

Posted October 2, 2015

The Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl will take place Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium. Projected to bring $25 million to Tucson, the bowl game will feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA. The Sun Belt Conference will provide a team if the MWC or CUSA can't fill the game. The Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission (ASEC) made the announcement yesterday at the Westin La Paloma Resort.

City Helps Dedicate Kino Parkway - 22nd Street Intersection Improvement Project

Posted October 2, 2015

Officials from the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) gathered this morning to celebrate the completion of the Kino Parkway – 22nd Street Intersection Improvement Project. The project rebuilt one of the busiest intersections in Southern Arizona with the first grade-separated intersection constructed by the City of Tucson.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection This Weekend

Posted October 2, 2015

Do you have unused chemicals, oils or pesticides sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection tomorrow from 8 a.m.-noon at the Eastside Service Center, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd. Drop off at HHW is free for City of Tucson residents. There is a fee of $10 for each television and $2 for each monitor brought in without a computer.

Download the 'My-Waste'™ app

Donate Now Through Tucson Cares

Posted October 2, 2015

The City of Tucson cares about the community, and now you have the opportunity to demonstrate your support to the City and the community we serve. All donations to the City are tax deductible and can be made quickly and easily through the Tucson Cares page on the City's website. Donation amounts begin at $10, and donors can pledge their support to one of four categories, including animal care.

Travel restrictions due to Downtown events

Posted October 2, 2015

Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue

8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street

5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street

Downtown Events: Travel Restrictions

Posted October 1, 2015

Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson. 

Saturday, October 3, 2015

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue

8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street

5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street

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