http://www.transview.org/rss/newsReleases.rss News Releases for the Pima County region tdotwebmaster@tucsonaz.gov en-us Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:22:38 MST This is a continuing series of construction alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the Craycroft Road Improvement Project, River Road to Sunrise Drive. These alerts will announce construction, detour and closure information as it affects traffic. Motorists are asked to obey all posted speed limit signs within the construction area and be alert for construction crews and personnel working in the area. Due to weather, paving of the final course of rubberized asphalt south of Camino del Celador has been delayed until late spring of 2008. At that time, the remaining work will be done with Craycroft open to traffic and localized lane closures as needed. It is estimated that the final paving, striping, adjustments and clean up will be done in one month’s time. Construction of all other improvements will continue as scheduled. DURING THE WEEK OF January 14, 2008 Over the next couple weeks, motorist should expect intermittent lane closures while landscaping is completed and utility adjustments are made. The speed limit will remain at 35 MPH for the next couple weeks while landscaping, hand and guardrail installation and other miscellaneous activities are completed. ACCESS TO ALL BUSINESSES REMAINS OPEN IN THE EVENT OF MECHANICAL FAILURE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The Pima County Department of Transportation (PCDOT) and the contractor advise motorists to utilize alternate routes when possible. Please remember that workers on this and all other road construction and maintenance projects are real people too, with families and loved ones who want them to come home safe and sound. Please drive safely, give the workers a "brake" and obey all posted speed limit signs within the construction area. PCDOT and Hunter Construction Co. would like to thank the residents and businesses in the area for their patience and cooperation while this work is underway. PCDOT is a proud participant in "Friends and Family of Roadway Workers," co-sponsored by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. Slow down! You may save a life! http://www.transview.org/news/details.php?id=1269 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:58:58 MST On Thursday, January 10, 2008, beginning at 4 a.m., the Five Points intersection at Stone Avenue/Sixth Avenue/18th Street intersection will reopen to through traffic. Northbound and southbound traffic on South Sixth Avenue, between 18th and 19th Streets, will be shifted to the west side of Sixth Avenue with one lane in each direction. This shift of traffic will allow work crews to install a new waterline and make underground utility upgrades on the east side of Sixth Avenue. Work crews will also install new curbs, ramps and sidewalks and the current asphalt street surface will be removed and prepped for upcoming new paving and striping. Work hours for the project are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This work will take approximately two months. The Five Points, Stone Avenue/ Sixth Avenue/ 18th Street Improvement project, began on Monday, November 12, 2007. The project amenities include resurfacing both Sixth Avenue and Stone Avenue, drainage improvements, and re-striping for two-way traffic between 18th Street and Broadway. The project is scheduled to be complete in May 2008, however, this schedule is approximate and may vary depending on weather and other construction-related issues. The traveling public can expect delays when driving, bicycling or walking in this work area. Business access will be maintained. For your safety, please observe all traffic control signage, message boards, and obey reduced speed limits. Watch for construction personnel and equipment in the work zone. http://www.transview.org/news/details.php?id=1268 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:58:58 MST The Arizona Department of Transportation is issuing the following update to the weekly traffic alert schedule of closures for the Interstate 10, Prince Road to 29th Street widening project: Speedway Boulevard is scheduled to be closed in both directions on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. For media inquiries, please call the ADOT media line at (800) 949-8057. Thank you. http://www.transview.org/news/details.php?id=1267 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:58:58 MST This is a continuing series of construction alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the 4th Avenue Underpass Improvement Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour and closure information as it affects traffic. Motorists are asked to obey all posted speed limit signs within the construction area and be alert for construction crews and personnel working in the area. Beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2008 underground utility work will be taking place in the intersection of 8th Street and 5th Avenue, and is expected to continue through Tuesday, January 8. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be maintained and access to all businesses will remain open. Sidewalk and curb improvements: Beginning January 2, 2008 the sidewalk along the north side of Congress, east of 5th Avenue, will be closed. The sidewalk closure will be from 5th Avenue to the middle of the block. This work will run through the end of January. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Sidewalk closure: The north sidewalk and curb on North Toole Avenue between Congress and Pennington Streets will be closed January 2, 2008. All pedestrian traffic will be directed to the south side of the roadway. This work is expected to continue through the second week of January. Sidewalk and Curb installation along North Toole Avenue between Congress and Pennington Streets is ongoing and is expected to continue through mid January. Construction of drainage facilities in 9th Street/Stevens Avenue between 4th Avenue and 8th Street continues. 9th Street/Stevens Avenue will remain closed through mid-March 2008. Business access will be maintained via 4th Avenue. The following traffic impacts remain in effect: Congress Street, between Toole Avenue and 5th Avenue, will be closed. This closure is expected to be in place through the end of February 2008. Westbound Broadway traffic, between South Toole Avenue and 5th Avenue, will share travel lanes with eastbound Broadway. At 5th Avenue, westbound Broadway traffic will be redirected onto Congress Street. This traffic detour is scheduled to be in place through February 2008. 4th Avenue Underpass is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Fourth Avenue businesses can be reached by using 6th Street. Left turn movements, from east or westbound Broadway onto 5th Avenue, will not be allowed. North Toolewill remain open and can be accessed from westbound Broadway by traveling north on 5th Avenue to Toole. Eastbound Broadway traffic can reach North Toole by traveling north on 6th Avenue to Pennington, then east to Toole. Stevens Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets, east of 4th Avenue, is closed. This is a permanent closure. When the project is completed this area will serve as a pedestrian entrance and walkway for the new Fourth Avenue underpass. The sidewalk along the north side of Broadway, between South Toole and Barraza-Aviation Parkway, will be closed through the end of February 2008. Parking is available at the Pennington Street Garage. The entrance to the garage is located on Scott Avenue, just north of Congress Street. ACCESS TO BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians: Please be cautious, obey all posted construction signage, reduced speed limits and remember to share the road. For more information, visit www.4thavenueunderpass.info and www.knowyourwaydowntown.info http://www.transview.org/news/details.php?id=1265 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:58:58 MST