Transporation and Infrastructure news

Nogales pedestrian tunnel at the border now open around the clock

Jul 10, 2019 The tunnel keeps pedestrians safe from oncoming commercial vehicle traffic.

Arizona business welcomes possible completion of Sonoran highway

Jul 10, 2019 Mexico's president has announced a date for the highway's completion three times.

Santa Cruz River project means coordination between water infrastructure managers

Jul 8, 2019 New water released into the Santa Cruz River means the city and county are working together on issues like flooding and wastewater.

Chandler employees to use self-driving cars for work rides

Jul 8, 2019 The suburb has been a leader on testing autonomous vehicles in metro Phoenix.

Tucson City Council opposes proposed Interstate 11

Jun 19, 2019 A resolution lays out the environmental and economic reasons for the opposition.

Pima Community College to offer self-driving truck courses

Jun 14, 2019 Those completing the course may get priority for TuSimple autonomous vehicle jobs.

Phoenix airport eyes improvement, expansion in 20-year plan

Jun 13, 2019 Officials expect more than 70 million passengers by 2039. It recorded nearly 45 million passengers last year.

Junk on the road is no laughing matter

Jun 7, 2019 The department of transportation is urging drivers to secure vehicle loads and report debris

Sole rest area between Tucson and Nogales reopens

May 24, 2019 The Canoa Ranch Rest Area on I-19 received plumbing and other updates.

Self-driving trucks to haul mail between Arizona and other states

May 22, 2019 TuSimple, which has a Tucson office, will have a two-week trial run with the U.S. Postal Service.

Sonoran protesters insist 'unconstitutional' toll booths must go

May 20, 2019 A movement has been shutting down highway toll booths in the northern Mexican state to push back against the tolls themselves.

New Banner hospital tower open for business

May 20, 2019 Enhanced patient care and sweeping views combine in state-of-the-art medical center .

'Bike Ranch' Proposed Across From Saguaro National Park East

May 13, 2019 The Pima County Board of Supervisors will vote later this month whether to approve the development in the park's buffer zone.

Public Asked to Share Input on Proposal for Interstate 11

May 10, 2019 ADOT's preferred route calls for a new corridor west of Tucson.

National Park Service Approves Grand Canyon Pipeline Project

May 10, 2019 About 20,000 people daily rely on the water carried by the current line for drinking, cooking and firefighting.

Waymo, Lyft Team Up in Arizona to Offer Self-Driving Car Rides

May 8, 2019 The partnership will allow Lyft users in the Phoenix area to hail one of 10 self-driving Waymo cars.

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