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PROJECT UPDATE: Houghton Road, Irvington to 22nd Street: Construction to start early 2027
Houghton Road, Irvington to 22nd Street (RTA 2006-32), construction activities anticipated to start in early 2027. Design activities are nearing completion, as well as right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation efforts. …
Pima County to start construction on bike and pedestrian projects
Pima County has targeted to start construction on the Palo Verde Road sidewalks and a multi-use pathway on South Houghton by the end of 2026. The projects will be funded…
PROJECT UPDATE Valencia Road: Mission Road to Camino de Oeste, construction to begin in early 2027.
Construction is scheduled to start in early 2027 for the first segment of the Valencia Road: Mission Road to Camino de Oeste (RTA 2026-10) project. This stretch of Valencia Road…
City of Tucson to begin five more pavement rehabilitation projects in 2027
The City of Tucson is moving forward with several Pavement Rehabilitation projects as part of the 2026 RTA plan. Work began on Irvington Road, Kolb Road to Houghton Road in…
PROJECT UPDATE: First Avenue, River Road to Grant Road – North segment construction targeted to begin in Winter 2027
The First Avenue, River Road to Grant Road Project (RTA 2006-14) was moved to the 2026 RTA plan due to a modified scope. The project has reached the 30% milestone. Public…
PROJECT UPDATE: Silverbell from Goret to El Camino del Cerro out for bid
All of the preconstruction work is complete on the Silverbell from Goret Road to El Camino del Cerro project (RTA Ballot 2006-5). The project is out for bid and construction…
PROJECT UPDATE – Tangerine Road lane restrictions for seal coat and pavement striping
Tangerine Road Phase 2A Widening (RTA Ballot 2006-1) - Seal Coat and Pavement Striping Starting Monday, October 19, 2026, to Monday, November 2, 2026, Borderland Construction will install the final…
PROJECT UPDATE: Demolition over the rail yard begins on 22nd Street Bridge Project
Work is progressing on the 22nd Bridge Project (RTA 2006-19). Crews have begun removing the deck over the railroad. The process is more challenging than a normal bridge demolition due…
RTA, City of Tucson celebrate opening of Valencia Road corridor, Kolb to Houghton roads
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and City of Tucson celebrated the completion of the RTA-funded Valencia Road project on Tucson’s east side, Friday, Oct. 9. The ribbon cutting commemorated the…
