Arivaca residents can expect some traffic headaches starting next week as road repairs kick off on several streets. From June 3 to June 28, workers will be hitting the pavement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., courtesy of Pima County Department of Transportation and Tucson Asphalt Contractors, Inc. The maintenance hustle is part of a wider program focused on keeping the county's streets in shipshape.
During the repair blitz, driving through Arivaca could be a crawl with turn movements restricted and minor delays popping up like unwanted weeds. Industry sources say the project includes traffic control, making the roads whole again, and drawing new pavement markings. Breaking through the slow-moving, the construction zone will be manned with flaggers who’ll steer traffic and try to keep the chaos to a minimum. Motorists are urged to take it slow, heed the signs, and pad their schedules with some extra minutes.
Lane closings are part of the deal, so drivers should brace for the usual chokepoints. According to Pima County, it's a necessary evil to get the roads back to their full glory. But there's a catch – if Mother Nature throws a tantrum or a wrench ends up in the works, the timetable for the project could get a shake-up.
For those who want the lowdown on the roadwork or need a hand with lingo other than English, Pima County's got you covered. A ring to 520-724-6410 should sort you out with all the deets. The Spanish speaking crowd isn’t left in the dust either – Melissa Cancio is the go-to at the same number.
