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The Drexel Road Bridge will feature fully separated and protected facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, new traffic signals, street lighting, narrow lanes to keep speeds slow, and connections to the Chuck Huckelberry Loop. Details are subject to change based on technical and financial constraints, as well as community feedback.
Updates and News
Design Concept Report
November 2024
The final draft of the Design Concept Report is now available. Click here to view the report.
Environmental Efforts Ongoing
November 2024
Following our environmental efforts, environmental reports have been drafted for the project and the results are being incorporated into the Environmental Assessment (EA), a formal final report document. The EA will include information on existing conditions and the potential environmental impacts of each alternative. The EA will also include a summary of the agency coordination and public involvement efforts.
Project Funding
November 2024
In February 2024, The City of Tucson applied for a $20 million grant through the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. While the Drexel Road Bridge Project was not selected for this grant, the City is still seeking other funding options, including applying for another RAISE grant in early 2025 or funding through RTANext.
RAISE Grant Application
February 28, 2024
On February 28th, The City of Tucson submitted an application seeking $20 million through the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. If successful, this grant will provide the funding necessary to deliver the Drexel Road project. The full grant application is available for review here. RAISE awards are expected to be announced June 27, 2024.
Environmental Efforts are Underway
February 23, 2024
Field crews will be in the project area in February and March 2024 to conduct environmental studies. Crews will be collecting data for technical reports in support of the Environmental Assessment, which will include assessing existing noise conditions for the noise report.
City hopes a new bridge in Midvale Park can decrease traffic backups
December 22, 2023
Some members of the Westside neighborhood have concerns about what the bridge will mean for their community
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