The City of Tucson and its contractor, Borderland Construction, continue to make progress in the widening of Valencia Road between Kolb Road and Houghton Road. The expansion of this segment of Valencia Road will complete the eastern portions of the corridor, from Alvernon Way to Houghton Road.

The project, which started in November 2024, is on schedule and expected to open to traffic in the summer of 2026. At completion, the project will include a six-lane parkway with bike lanes, sidewalks, a multi-use path, and drainage structures for all-weather access. Upgrades to traffic signals and intersections at Old Vail Road and Nexus Road will also be part of the 4.3-mile roadway corridor improvement. Additionally, the completed roadway corridor project will include native plant landscaping, public art, and dark sky compliant lighting.

Current activities are focused on the north half of the road, outside the existing roadway. Once the northern half of the roadway is paved, traffic will be shifted onto the new lanes to allow Borderland to start work on the reconstruction of the southern half of the road (the existing road). This shift is planned to take place in late July or early August, depending on weather conditions associated with Monsoon season.

By Alejandro Angel
PSOMAS