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Construction begins on one of several HAWK lights coming to Tucson this year

Posted at 4:00 PM, Jan 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-07 00:38:46-05

TUCSON, Ariz. — City of Tucson crews began work Monday on a new HAWK light in Midtown.

The overhead pedestrian crossing signal will be at the intersection of Speedway Boulevard and Richey Avenue.

Two lanes of travel will be maintained in each direction on Speedway during the work, according to the Tucson Department of Transportation. There will be no travel impacts to Richey Ave.

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Drivers should expect delays while crews work. The HAWK light is expected to be completed next month.

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TDOT is planning construction for six more HAWK lights to begin this summer:

-22nd St. and Irving Ave.

-Campbell Ave. and Wyoming St.

-Sixth Ave. and Ohio St.

-Alvernon Way and Bellevue St.

-Pima St. and Mountain Ave.

-Prince Rd. and Crescent Manor Dr.

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