- Work continues on the Sixth Street UPRR crossing as part of the Downtown Links project, funded by the Regional Transportation Authority.
- The Regional Transportation Authority is funding and planning infrastructure projects in Pima County, including a new bridge over the Rillito River.
Valencia Road Expansion Completed in Tucson
What happened
The Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Tucson celebrated the completion of the Valencia Road project on October 9, 2026. The nearly four-mile project widened the roadway to a six-lane corridor with a median, and included upgrades to traffic signals, drainage, and asphalt surface.
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Why it matters
The infrastructure investment was part of a voter-approved 2006 Regional Transportation Authority plan. Officials noted that the project improves regional accessibility and leverages private investment in the area.
The Regional Transportation Authority is funding and planning infrastructure projects in Pima County, including a new bridge over the Rillito River.
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Who's involved
- TucsonCity that served as the lead agency for the project and is located where the road expansion occurred
- Regional Transportation AuthorityGovernment agency that funded and coordinated the Valencia Road project
- Regina RomeroTucson Mayor who commented on the economic impact of the infrastructure investment
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The entities involved
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Tucson
city in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States
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Regional Transportation Authority
transit operator and planner in Northeastern Illinois
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