Tucson road crews shift hours to beat the summer heat

Tucson road crews are shifting hours and taking more breaks to cope with dangerous summer heat and staffing shortages.

Tucson City Council weighing major road upgrades and pension strategy

The Tucson City Council agenda includes major transportation upgrades and a vote on public safety pension funding.

Blue Bridge lane closures start Monday for annual inspection

Blue Bridge lane closures start Monday for annual inspection.

Crash closes Interstate-19 in Sahuarita

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A crash has caused the right northbound lane of Interstate 19 to be closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation said the left northbound lane and the southbound lanes are unaffected. AZDPS said there is no estimated time to reopen, and drivers should find alternate routes.

Crash on Highway 63 cleared

FACT FINDERS: E-bike accidents on rise in Arizona as riders, drivers navigate traffic laws

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A series of e-bike crashes in Arizona over the last month has highlighted a dangerous trend as riders and drivers navigate traffic laws. A car nearly hit two people on an e-bike in one incident. Another e-biker was seriously hurt after running a red light without a helmet. A man wearing a helmet was killed at Tanque Verde and Pantano when his e-bike crashed into a car.

Sahuarita Road reopens from Wilmot to Country Club after closing due to flooding

Sahuarita Road is closed from Country Club Road to Wilmot Road due to flooding, according to Pima County.

Oro Valley saved $300,000 on parking projects

Oro Valley officials cut a ribbon June 3 to celebrate improvements to and expansion of the parking lot at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center. Mayor Joe Winfield and others marked a project that delivered “meaningful upgrades to safety and accessibility” at the center along La Canada in Oro Valley, the town said in a release.

Tucson intersections to receive flashing yellow arrow signals

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Several Tucson intersections are set to receive flashing yellow arrow signals. Valencia Road and Santa Clara Avenue will be the first, and that work started today, June 16. The City of Tucson Department of Transportation says research has indicated that left-turn collisions are reduced with...

Tucson launches Operation Splash to prepare drivers for monsoon

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The City of Tucson launched Operation Splash on the first day of monsoon to keep drivers safe on flooded roads. The city’s Department of Transportation and Mobility is monitoring weather around the clock and clearing heavy vegetation from washes to prevent debris from blocking flooded roads.

East Locust Street from Marlo to Pineacre reopens to one lane in each direction, Monday

East Locust Street from Marlo to Pineacre reopens to one lane in each direction, Monday.

I-10 Drivers Get a Major New Connection

A project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads has been completed, with traffic now using the rebuilt Sunset Links Road interchange and a new extension of Sunset Links Road. On Tuesday evening, the Arizona Department of Transportation opened the interchange and an extension of Sunset...