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3.4 Million Passengers Flew Out of Tucson International in 2017

Airport monthly passenger numbers have grown for 18 straight months.

2017 Brings More Talk of Roads in Tucson Government

Pima County, Tucson Council political party makeup remains the same. Both bodies talk of road fixes.

2 Routes Run Through Avra Valley in Report on Proposed Interstate

The department has identified 2,000-foot corridors that ADOT considers possibilities for proposed highway.

Ajo and I-19 Intersection Closed Overnight Friday for Bridge Work

Construction will restrict travel through the area from 10 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday

Pima County Approves Two-Year Road Repair Plan

Plan prioritizes residential roads in need of repair over those that must be rebuilt.

Pima Supervisors Talk Road-Repairs Tax, Back National Carbon Fee

Supes ask that county staff study the feasibility of swapping a property tax to repair roads for a sales tax.

1 More Flight for Tucson Airport: Overnight to Charlotte, NC

New daily flight will begin Feb. 16. Airport officials tout connectivity to the East Coast.

Avoiding Black Friday? Hold On For Small Business Saturday

Local businesses and groups capitalize on the day with deals, events and free streetcar rides.

AAA: Nearly 1 Million Arizonans Will Travel Thanksgiving Weekend

Many travelers will drive, but an increasing number are flying to their destination.

El Tour Brings 1000s of Cyclists to Tucson Streets Saturday

The event will create rolling road closures around Tucson.

Tucson Airport Adding Route to Austin

New route connects city to another of the region's tech hubs.

New Route for Sunday's All Souls Procession

Annual event draws an estimated 150,000 people to downtown Tucson.

New TSA Policies Could Mean Longer Waits During Busy Season at Tucson Airport

Airport officials advise arriving at least 90 minutes before flights while staff adjust to new policies and the increase in travelers.

New Screening Procedures Go Into Effect at Arizona Airports

Travelers in Tucson and other airports statewide must now remove electronics from carry-on bags.

County Supe: To Fix Roads, Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax

Supervisor Christy proposed a tax that would cover Pima County's needed road work in a decade.

Ajo at I-19 Closed For Weekend As Construction Continues

Closure allows girder work on new bridge crossing the interstate.

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