A 10-mile section of North Oracle Road is set for construction beginning in April that will bring new pavement and other improvements to the busy corridor, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Department of Transportation said.
The two-year will primarily address the condition of the road, which is ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 77, stretching from Interstate 10 and West Miracle Mile to Calle Concordia in Oro Valley.
The project area serves about 50,000 vehicles each day, ADOT said.
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“The pavement here is very worn and has reached the end of its natural lifespan so this project is going to mean many years of a smooth driving surface for people who use this busy corridor†said Garin Groff, an ADOT spokesman.
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It will also include additional benefits to modernize the project area, Groff said, that will improve pedestrian safety.
“This is so much more than just a repaving project, as noticeable as that’s going to be,†said Groff. “Depending on which section of road it is it’s going to be new LED lighting, sidewalks in other areas, another area will have improved drainage and throughout the project there will be sidewalks, ramps and driveways that are Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible.â€
Some of these enhancements will be seen between West Ina and Magee roads, the department said.
There will be dual turn lanes at the intersection of Magee and Oracle; lighting improvements between River and Ina roads; and signal and intersection improvements between River and Ina.
However, construction will bring traffic delays in the area, which ADOT is trying to quell by conducting most work during overnight hours.
“With that sort of (traffic) volume, it’s very important for us at ADOT to minimize the impacts and delays of construction. That’s why we’re scheduling most of the work to occur overnight. Primarily it will occur Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.,†Groff said.
The first construction and lane restrictions are expected in late April on the Miracle Mile segment of the project.
Department officials have also assured business owners — 1,100 in the project area — that access to those buildings will be maintained.
ADOT has already reached out to businesses in the area with the general project information and once the business owners’ particular project area is up for construction, they will be contacted about specific changes.
Some of the earliest work for the project will be addressing driveways into businesses, sidewalks and ramps before the new asphalt goes down.
Owners should expect future contact by email, phone, in-person visits or mail to be informed of project impacts.
“If they have two or more driveways, we’ll do one at a time. If it’s one driveway, we’ll do half the driveway at a time to maintain access to businesses at all times,†Groff said.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes embraces ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) as the team celebrates their win over Indiana in the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) blocks a shot by Indiana Hoosiers guard Nicole Cardano-Hillary (4) in the first half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket as she's defended by Indiana players in the first half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) defend Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) in the first half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots for a three as she's defended by Indiana Hoosiers forward Aleksa Gulbe (10) in the first half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) looks to make the pass to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) as she's defended by Indiana Hoosiers guard Ali Patberg (14) in the first half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is surrounded by her teammates after she scores another career high in the second half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. Indiana, NCAA women's basketball

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) grabs the rebound over Indiana players in the second half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. Indiana, NCAA women's basketball

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) passes the ball as she's defended by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23), ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) in the second half during the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. Indiana, NCAA women's basketball

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) celebrates as she cuts a piece of the net after ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ beat Indiana in the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four.