Department of Transportation

Kolb/Sabino Canyon Road Connection

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) is currently in the Conceptual Design Phase of the proposed connection of Sabino Canyon Road with Kolb Road. The proposed addition to Sabino Canyon Road would extend south from Tanque Verde Road, near the northern boundary of Morris K. Udall Regional Park, across the Pantano Wash to Kolb Road, approximately one-quarter mile north of Speedway Boulevard. This project is part of the $2.1 billion, 20-year Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan that was approved by voters in May 2006. Additional funding will be provided through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

During Phase One, Data Gathering, the project team focused on engaging the public at its first public meeting to gather input. During that phase, a community-based Task Force was selected to help guide project development. Additionally, the project team gathered technical data needed for the subsequent design phases. Surveys were conducted in the project area and exploratory drilling took place at the landfill. Initial environmental data gathering also took place during this phase. The project has now moved into Phase Two, Conceptual Design.

Improvements included in the RTA plan:

• Four-lane roadway
• Bike lanes
• Sidewalks

Schedule:

• Phase One: Data Gathering (Completed)
  • First public meeting held September 10, 2009 (136 members of the public attended)
  • Surveying and data gathering
• Phase Two: Conceptual Design and Environmental Assessment (Complete - 2010)
• Task Force meetings to garner additional input from residents, businesses and park representatives - First Task Force meeting held November 19, 2009 (eight Task Force members attended)
• Public meetings to present project information and gather input - next public meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2010
• Environmental Assessment
• Traffic Engineering and Drainage Reports
• Design Concept Report and 30 percent plans
• Phase Three: Final Design (Complete - spring 2011)
  • 75, 90 and 100 percent project plans
  • Additional meetings with the public
• Construction of this project is designated in the RTA play to begin spring 2011

Contact Information:

Michael Graham; Project Manager; TDOT; Michael.graham@tucsonaz.gov;
520-791-4371

Kevin Thornton; Project Manager; Psomas; kthornton@psomas.com;
520-292-2300

Scott Stapp; Environmental Consultant; HDR; scott.stapp@hdrinc.com; 520-584-3670

Jan Gordley, Gordley Design Group, Public Involvement; jan@gordleydesign.com;
520-327-6077

Korinne DeJesus, Gordley Design Group, Public Involvement; korinne@gordleydesign.com;
520-327-6077

Documents:

• Comment Summary (Feb 2010)
• Draft Meeting Summary 01/26/10 Task Force Meeting (Jan 2010)
• Public Meeting Presentation (Feb 2010)
• Sabino Extenstion Map (Feb 2010)
• Fact Sheet (Feb 2010)
• Public Meeting Notice (Feb 2010)
• Task Force Invitation Letter (Jan 2010)
• Meeting Summary 11/19/2009 Task Force Meeting (Nov 2009)
• Task Force Invitation Letter (Nov 2009)
• Comment Summary (Sep 2009)
• Meeting Summary (Sep 2009)
• Environmental Assessment
• Right of Way/Bridge Map
• Typical Section Map
• Map
• Citizens Oversight Committee Application
• Public Meeting Notice (Sep 2009)
• Public Meeting Presentation (Sep 2009)