Tangerine Road Traffic Update Jan. 15

On Monday, January 15 the contractor will begin preparing the roadway for paving operations at the intersection of Tangerine Road/La Cholla Boulevard. The following traffic restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. Monday, January 15 through 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 16:

• Traffic will be shifted and travel lanes reduced to one-lane in each direction.
• The traffic signal will cycle through one direction of travel at a time.
• Right turn movements from westbound Tangerine Road to northbound La Cholla Boulevard are not allowed, all other turn movements will be permitted 
• Motorists should expect delays and use an alternate route when possible.  

Landscaping and utility adjustment work along the westbound lanes of Tangerine Road from Camino de Oeste to the end of the project, west of the Dove Mountain/Twin Peaks intersection, will continue through January 24, 2018. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane restrictions around the work area.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Kathy or Nanette at (520) 623-3073 or by email at info@tangerineroad.info. We look forward to working with you throughout the project, and encourage any feedback to ensure the Project Team can deliver a beneficial project for the whole community. 

For more information on this project, please visit www.tangerineroad.info. For more detailed schedule information please click here.

Please be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians in the area and ensure that dogs, horses and other animals are not in the construction zone to ensure the safety of all.

Marana Police Officer named an "Unsung Hero"

Marana Police Department Officer Erin Ysaguirre was honored as one of four Unsung Heroes by the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation. The award is given for going above-and-beyond in their service to the community.

Ysaguirre and the other officers selected for the award were picked because of their dedication to their jobs and for helping the community. The honorees were recognized Wednesday, January 10, at the University of Arizona’s Hall of Champions.

Ysaguirre was recognized for her contributions to the community, both on and off duty. Her commitment to providing “unparalleled service” as a member of Marana PD, while also participating in events like Tip a Cop, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and Special Olympics while off-duty were factors in earning the award. Ysaguirre volunteered as an instructor and represented Marana PD at Camp Fury. Camp Fury is a partnership between local public safety agencies and the Girl Scouts. The camp exposes teen girls to careers in public safety with hands on training. Ysaguirre is a regular instructor with Marana PD, Field Training Officer and mentor to newer officers. She volunteers at her daughter's school and regularly teaches at Marana PD's Citizen's Academy.

The Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation is a nonprofit foundation, which was previously known as the Tucson Police Foundation. The “Unsung Heroes” award was established in 2003 and only awarded Tucson police personnel, until this year, which is the first the award was open to other local agencies. Ysaguirre becomes the first Marana PD officer to win the award

The mission of the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation is to raise funds to help purchase equipment, technology, and officer safety training for law-enforcement agencies.

Ysaguirre has been with Marana PD since 2010. Before joining the Marana PD family, she was an officer with Flagstaff PD for three years.

Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation-SALEF

Tangerine Road Traffic Update

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the contractor will complete work on the traffic signals at the intersection of Tangerine Road and La Cholla Boulevard. All traffic signals at the intersection will be de-energized while the work is completed.

• Officers will be on site to direct traffic through the intersection.
• Motorists should plan for delays and use alternate routes when possible.
• Work is scheduled to be completed in one day.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Kathy or Nanette at (520) 623-3073 or by email at info@tangerineroad.info. We look forward to working with you throughout the project, and encourage any feedback to ensure the Project Team can deliver a beneficial project for the whole community. 

For more information on this project, please visit www.tangerineroad.info. For more detailed schedule information please click here.

Please be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians in the area and ensure that dogs, horses and other animals are not in the construction zone to ensure the safety of all.

Marana looking for volunteers for Board of Adjustment

The Town of Marana is seeking four qualified citizens for open positions on the Board of Adjustment with terms beginning  March 1, 2018 and expiring February 28, 2022 .

The Marana Board of Adjustment is a 7-member quasi-judicial body of citizens whose main functions are (1) to hear and decide citizen appeals from the Zoning Administrator's interpretations of the Marana zoning regulations; and (2) to consider citizen requests for variances from Marana zoning regulations.

Applicants must be Marana residents.

Scheduled meetings are at 2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers, or as needed.

The deadline to submit an application is February 1, 2018.

All applications will remain active for one year from the date of receipt. 

Applications are available at http://www.maranaaz.gov/boards-commissions and can be submitted online.  Call 382-1960 or 382-2655  for more information.

Planning Commission to hold on-site meeting

The of the Marana Planning Commission will hold an on-site meeting that is open to the general public to discuss the consideration for the development of the Abrazo micro-hospital.

The Commission will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at or after 12:30 PM at the northwest corner of Cortaro Road and Cerius Stravenue in the I-Hop parking lot.

The public is welcome at the meeting and are encouraged to give their opinions on the project. Action may be taken by the commission on this item or any other items on the agenda. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Any revision can be found at www.maranaaz.gov on the Town Clerk page under Agendas, Minutes and Recent Actions.

Egg Nog Jog 2018 results, photos, and video

Nearly 300 people rang in the New Year by participating in the Town of Marana’s Egg Nog Jog. The annual road race added a new distance, featuring both 5K and 10K races.

There were some serious runners taking part, as well as some people who just wanted a fitness based start to the year. Some dressed up to celebrate, while others brought their four-legged friends to take part. Some ran, some walked, some did something in between. There were plenty of other activities for both the runners and their well-wishers, including the ever-popular fun photo booth.

The race started at 9:18 a.m. with a burst of confetti to keep the festive atmosphere going.

Ina Road Update: Jan 8

Everyday more progress is being done on the Ina Interchange Project. Last month eastbound traffic was moved from the old roadway to the new surface and that paved the way for the old roadway to be dismantled.

Last week crews finished demolishing the old bridge at Ina Road. In its previous incarnation I-10 travelled over Ina Road. Now, Ina Road will travel over I-10 and the Union Pacific Rail Road, making it safer as and faster. It is similar to the project at Prince Road.

With the old bridge down, the new bridge can be completed. The bulk of the bridge on the west side of the freeway is complete, and eastbound traffic travels under the structure.

Another milestone in the project will be met by the end of January as westbound traffic will move to the new eastbound pavement. This will allow three lanes in both directions until the project is complete. Once the westbound traffic is moved the bridge and new westbound pavement can be completed.

When the work is complete in early 2019, I-10 will have four lanes in each direction, Ina Road will be two lanes in each direction and there will be two bridges over the Santa Cruz River west of I-10, each carrying two lanes of traffic.

ADOT is overseeing the $128 million project, which is funded by the Federal Highway Administration, the Pima Association of Governments and the Regional Transportation Authority. The town of Marana is contributing $7.9 million toward the cost of the new Ina Road bridges over the Santa Cruz River.

For more information on the project, visit azdot.gov/InaTI.

Town accepting applications for Marana Citizens' Forum

The Marana Citizens’ Forum (Forum) brings residents, business owners and community partners together to study and address multidisciplinary issues facing the Town.   Outcomes and recommendations are presented to the Town Council.

The Forum meets for two sessions each calendar year.  Each session consists of six 1 ½ hour meetings, held on Thursdays in the Conference Center at the Marana Municipal Complex beginning at 5:30 p.m.  The next session will begin February 15, 2018 and conclude April 17th. 

All applications will remain active for one year from the date of receipt. 

Applications are available at http://www.maranaaz.gov/marana-forum

under Community/Marana Citizens’ Forum.  Applications can be submitted online.  Call 382-1960 for additional information.

Traffic Update:

Union Pacific Railroad will be performing Crossing repairs on Cochie Canyon Trail on January 9th and 10th.

During the repair work it will be necessary to close the crossing entirely on Cochie Canyon Trail. The closure begins at 6 a.m. on the 9th and ends at 12 p.m. on the 10th.

Please take an alternate route. Detour route signs will be in place during the closure.

In the event of inclement weather, the work may be delayed without notice.

For your safety and that of the contractor’s personnel, please comply with all traffic control devices, flagging personnel, and/or detour signs. Travel time through the project area may increase during construction so please adjust your schedule accordingly. Construction may restrict traffic lanes and create congestion. Taking alternate routes is suggested. 

If inclement weather or other events cause delays, the work may be rescheduled without further notice.

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