Work on the new interchange at I-10 and Ruthrauff Road.

 Arizona Department of Transportation

Here are some Tucson area road construction projects taking place:

Ina Road paving

On Thursday, April 1, through Thursday, April 22, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., the Pima County Department of Transportation along with its contractor, Southern Arizona Paving & Construction Co., will begin paving Ina Road from North Oracle Road to North Pima Canyon Drive.

Tucson-based Raytheon Missiles & Defense has delivered the newest version of its combat-proven Tomahawk cruise missile to the Navy, touting improvements designed to keep the venerable weapon relevant for years to come.

Work will begin on the outside lanes, starting in the eastbound direction. Traffic will be shifted to the newly paved lanes as they are completed and milling and paving will continue on the inside lanes. One lane of traffic will be open in each direction at all times.

Temporary striping is scheduled for April 21-22.

Minor delays may occur during this work. Please approach the area with caution and obey all traffic control devices. Sheriff’s deputies will monitor traffic.

River Road paving

Scheduled work has been extended on the West River Road from North Shannon Road to North 15th Avenue paving project.

The contractor will continue milling and repaving through Wednesday, March 31, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Temporary striping is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2.

Minor delays may occur during this work. Please approach the area with caution and obey all traffic control devices. One lane of traffic will be open in each direction at all times and deputies will monitor traffic.

To learn about the Department of Transportation’s 10-Year Pavement Preservation Program and the projects scheduled, visit www.pima.gov/RoadRepairMap.

Road repair work

The Pima County Department of Transportation along with its contractor will be performing a micro-seal treatment from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 8 at the following locations:

  • South Alvernon Way from south of East Los Reales Road to north of Aeronautical Way.
  • North La Cholla Boulevard from West Overton Road to West Magee Road.
  • North La CaΓ±ada Drive from south of West Ina Road to West River Road.

Motorists can expect reduced speed and lane restrictions. Flaggers and pilot cars may be assisting traffic through the work zone. Minor delays may occur during the work.

Sewer repairs, improvements

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs/rehabilitation at the following locations through April 2:

Achen-Gardner Construction will perform miscellaneous sewer repairs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. that may include sewer cleaning, pipe lining, or manhole rehabilitation at the following locations and dates:

  • 222 E. Mountain Vista Place, March 31.
  • 240 E. Catalina Shadows Blvd., March 31-April 1.
  • 310 E. Catalina Shadows, March 31-April 1.
  • 404 E. Catalina Shadows, March 31-April 2.
  • 444 E. Catalina Shadows, March 31-April 2.
  • 8245 N. Rancho Catalina Ave., March 31-April 2.

Borderland Construction has begun excavating portions of right-of-way property on the north and south sides of the intersection of East Ajo Way and South Fair Avenue for the Old Nogales Interceptor sewer improvement project.

This work will require the closure of Fair to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between Ajo Way and East President Street. The project is designed to increase capacity and install new sewer infrastructure. This part of the project is scheduled to be complete by April 30.

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