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RITA ROAD (Cycling) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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RITA ROAD (Cycling) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT  -RAILROAD TRACKS TO SCIENCE PARK DRIVE

Crews from Southern Arizona Paving Co., under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), have begun improvements to Rita Road, from the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks to Science Park Drive. Work hours for the project will be 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Infrastructure improvements include reconstructing southbound Rita Road from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to just south of Science Park Drive, a five-foot wide bicycle lane, a southbound right-turn lane and traffic signal upgrades at the Rita Road and Science Park Drive intersection. Work will also include new northbound sidewalks in locations where sidewalks currently do not exist. The improvement project is scheduled to be complete in January 2014.

During the work, at least one lane of travel in each direction will be maintained on Rita Road. The traveling public can expect delays when driving in these work areas. Please obey all traffic control signs and watch for construction personnel and equipment in these work areas.

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This  information was provided by the South East Rolling Reporter Ken Lenger.  BikePilgrim would love to spend everyday exploring Tucson, but due to Life getting in the way of Life, it just is not so.  If you know of some new road, path, trail, or anything that is bike related please let me know.

Don’t go down that road- It’s closed

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On August 30, 2013 rolling reporter James McKenzie said
Tucson Bicyclists: Warning:  Julian Wash between Kolb and Rita Ranch is CLOSED due to construction.  There are baricades on the Rita Ranch side but not at the entryway on Kolb (well not blocking the bikeway).  There was a dump truck, Bobcat and other ‘stuff’ working to repair the washouts from earlier this year.  And I found out the hard way, I rode down it…

The Loop Update – Closure of Kolb underpass Aug 13-16

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Kolb Road underpass along Julian Wash segment of The Loop
to be closed for repairs.
The Kolb Road underpass along the Julian Wash segment of The Loop bicycle and pedestrian shared-use path will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.
Pedestrians and cyclists can cross Kolb Road on the roadway but are encouraged to use extreme care as this is a high-speed traffic area.
The repair work is expected to run through Thursday or perhaps Friday.
Pima County is developing The Loop around metro Tucson with links to Marana, Oro Valley, and South Tucson for residents and visitors on foot, bikes, skates, and horses.
When completed, The Loop will total 131 miles and connect the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and the Harrison Greenways. The Loop connects to parks, trails, bus and bike routes, workplaces, schools, libraries, restaurants, hotels and motels, shopping areas, and sports and entertainment venues.
For more information and the latest maps and news about The Loop, go to www.pima.gov/TheLoop.