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Passengers approach the remodeled security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport.

City Annexes Tucson International Airport

Jul 11, 2018 Annexation provides tax dollars to the city, assistance to the airport.
July 10 photo of a train derailment outside of Marana during monsoon rains.

Train Traffic Moving Again Through Arizona Derailment Site

Jul 11, 2018 27 cars derailed Tuesday on a route parallel to I-10 during heavy monsoon rains.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is using K-9 units at the interstate ports of entry to combat illegal activity.

ADOT Dogs Sniffing Out Crime at Arizona's Interstate Borders

Jul 10, 2018 The $30,000 K-9 pilot program is aimed at helping department efforts to reduce drug trafficking and human smuggling.
A car travels near a pothole on a Tucson-area street.

Supes Sending Road Repairs Bond to November Ballot

Jul 3, 2018 Pima County will ask voters to okay $430 million to fix bonds.
Cars moving through Tucson.

AAA: 932,000 Arizonans Will Travel During 4th of July Week

Jun 28, 2018 Estimate predicts most travelers will be driving to their final destination.
Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

State Bans Cell Phones for New Teen Drivers

Jun 26, 2018 A new law prohibits teens from talking on cell phones while driving.
Passengers approach the remodeled security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport.

A Look at Changes at Tucson International Airport

Jun 25, 2018 $28 million remodel includes new security checkpoints and more food options.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service

Jun 21, 2018 A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Supervisors Reject Taxes for Road Repairs, Plan to Ask Voters

Jun 20, 2018 After voting down a property and a sales tax, the board asked county staff to prepare language for a bond issue for the November ballot.
A Waymo self-driving vehicle in Chandler, Arizona.

Waymo Vehicle Involved in Mesa Crash Not in Autonomous Mode, Driver Says

Jun 18, 2018 Witnesses said a car disobeyed traffic signals and crashed into multiple vehicles.
A Union Pacific cargo freight train sits idle on a track in Cochise County.

Arizona Chamber on Growth and Impact of New Tariffs, NAFTA Talks

Jun 15, 2018 Union Pacific also discusses investments to the region and its role in the state's trade industry
A computer-generated image shows proposed flyover ramps connecting State Route 189 to Interstate 19 near Nogales. The improvements, planned for completion in 2021, will give commercial traffic from the Mariposa Port of Entry easier access to the interstate.

$134M in Improvements Planned for Border Highway

Jun 15, 2018 The State Route 189 project will ease truck traffic from the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales.

State Launches Dust Storm Safety Campaign

Jun 11, 2018 The campaign asks drivers to "pull aside, stay alive."
An image of a fire truck on the "377 Fire," which the Forest Service says comprises various wildfires, June 4, 2018.

2 Highways in Eastern Arizona Remain Closed Due to Wildfires

Jun 5, 2018 The fires on Monday forced the closures of State Routes 277 and 377 northeast of Heber.
A Waymo self-driving vehicle in Chandler, Arizona.

Waymo on Track to Launch Self-Driving Car Service in Phoenix This Year

May 31, 2018 The Phoenix deployment planned for this year will be first ride-hailing service with a fleet of fully autonomous vehicles.
A temporary bridge is put in place at I-10 and Craycroft. The temporary bridge was used to allow crews to complete maintenance work on two permanent bridges.

Temporary Bridge to Ease Traffic Again During I-10 Work

May 29, 2018 A project at I-10 and Wilmot marks the second time ADOT has used temporary bridges in the Tucson area.

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