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Tucson's streetcar turns 5

Despite some initial opposition, the streetcar started rolling down the tracks for the first time five years ago.

After weeklong search, man’s body recovered from Hermosillo sewer

The body of the 62-year-old was found a quarter-mile south of where he had fallen into a sinkhole.

Hermosillo man possibly carried away in sinkhole

A bicycle rider reportedly fell into a hole in the road created by a burst pipe.

Project links river parks on Pima County Loop

Pedestrian bridges were just one part of the project to reinforce riverbanks to protect a gravel pit and I-10.

Sewer repairs around Tucson to impact traffic

The majority of the repairs will last from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, but some projects will finish up in November.

Tucson International Airport could become a business hub under new plan

A new report recommends transportation projects, free trade and hundreds of acres of development.

Four-lane highway south of Arizona-Mexico border delayed again

The highway, originally slated for completion January 2018, is now expected to be finished in October.

City voters weighing light rail system's future in Phoenix

The proposition asks whether any expansion of the rail system should be permanently halted.

Promised inauguration of Sonoran highway called off

Three dates have been set and missed for completion of the highway that runs from Sinaloa to the Arizona border.

Landslide database to shape Arizona I-17 expansion project

Officials say the database will help officials evaluate the risk in expanding the highway, which navigates through a mountainous region up to Flagstaff.

NAU to implement 'virtual parking' with cameras that read plates

License plates will be treated as permits and scanned by cameras mounted to university vehicles, officials said.

Nogales pedestrian tunnel at the border now open around the clock

The tunnel keeps pedestrians safe from oncoming commercial vehicle traffic.

Arizona business welcomes possible completion of Sonoran highway

Mexico's president has announced a date for the highway's completion three times.

Santa Cruz River project means coordination between water infrastructure managers

New water released into the Santa Cruz River means the city and county are working together on issues like flooding and wastewater.

Phoenix airport eyes improvement, expansion in 20-year plan

Officials expect more than 70 million passengers by 2039. It recorded nearly 45 million passengers last year.

Junk on the road is no laughing matter

The department of transportation is urging drivers to secure vehicle loads and report debris

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