Department of Transportation

Speedway Boulevard/Main Avenue Intersection Improvement: Main Avenue Closure

Posted: 07/13/2009

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 8 p.m., Main Avenue from Speedway Boulevard north to Helen Street will be closed to travel to allow work crews to install new water lines. The 24-hour street closure will be in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Motorists traveling northbound on Main Avenue approaching Speedway Boulevard must turn eastbound or westbound on Speedway Boulevard. Left turns from eastbound Speedway Boulevard to Main Avenue will be prohibited, and right turns from westbound Speedway Boulevard to Main Avenue will be prohibited. Motorists traveling southbound on Oracle Road approaching Main Avenue will be detoured onto Drachman Street.

Crews from K E & G Construction, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation, began work last week to improve the Speedway Boulevard and Main Avenue intersection. The work will consist of widening the eastside of Main Avenue between Helen Street and Speedway Boulevard to accommodate dual southbound left turn lanes. Improvements also include new underground drainage facilities, new water lines, new sidewalks, new street lights, and new traffic signals. The project is scheduled to be complete in early September 2009.

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.