PIMA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

201 NORTH STONE AVENUE, FOURTH FLOOR

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1207

PRISCILLA S. CORNELIO, P. E.	(520) 740-6410
DIRECTOR	FAX (520) 740-6439

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT

This project progress report is for construction activities for capital improvement projects such as major roadway widening projects. The Field Engineering Division oversees transportation construction projects and reports the following activities for January 2012:

ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:

Work Order No.		CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS:

4RTMLI

MAGEE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: MONA LISA TO LA CANADA DRIVE

Scope: This is Phase 1 of the Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road: Thornydale Road to Oracle Road Improvement Project. The improvements for Phase 1 include the widening of the roadway to four lanes with a center median. Bike lanes and sidewalks will be added between Shannon and La Cañada. The off-set intersection of Magee Road and La Cholla Boulevard will be reconfigured to make it a safer intersection. The drainage along the Carmack Wash will also be improved. Native plant landscaping and public art will be included in the project.

http://roadprojects.pima.gov/CortaroMagee/

• Contractor: The Ashton Company, Inc.

• Bid amount: $15,739,480.48

• Notice to proceed: April 25, 2011

• Estimated completion: Spring 2013

Project Status:

• The construction has started.

Activities for January:

• Soil Cement.

• Clearing of vegetation.

• Earthwork and drainage work.

• Concrete Structures

• Traffic Signals

• Reclaimed water line

4RTCCI

LA CANADA DRIVE: INA ROAD TO CALLE CONCORDIA

Scope: The project consists of improving the roadway to four lanes with a center median. Additional improvements include intersection improvements at Ina Road, Magee Road and Hardy/Overton Road and five new concrete culverts at the Nanini, Pegler, Carmack and North and South Garfield washes and an enclosed storm water drainage system. Other features include noise and retraining walls, sidewalks and a public use trail along with landscaping and public art.

http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/LaCanadaIna/index.htm

• Contractor: K E & G Contractors

• Bid amount: $13,199,885.00

• Notice to proceed: January 2010

• Estimated completion: Fall 2011

Project Status:

• There will also be miscellaneous work at Magee Intersection.

Activities for January:

• Landscape estimate

• Punch list items

4TVCHH

TANQUE VERDE ROAD: CATALINA HIGHWAY TO HOUGHTON ROAD

Scope: The project consists of improving the roadway to four lanes with a center median. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be added along with landscaping and public art. Other project features include outside curbs, retaining walls, and storm drains and drainage improvements.

http://roadprojects.pima.gov/tanqueCathough/

• Contractor: Southern Arizona Paving, Inc.

• Bid amount: $7,109,589.20

• Notice to proceed: March 9, 2010

• Estimated completion: Summer 2011

Project Status:

• The project has been completed and is in landscape establishment.

• The contractor has removed all controls and the roadway has been opened to traffic.

Activities for January:

• A final punch list was completed

• Some remedial work related to drainage erosion near Houghton was installed in January.

4RTAWV

ALVERNON WAY AND VALENCIA ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS:

Scope: The project consists of reconstructing the existing Alvernon Way and Valencia Road to provide dual left turn lanes at all approaches at the intersection.

• Contractor: Borderland

• Bid amount: $1,854,733.81

• Notice to proceed: July 5, 2011.

• Estimated completion: Spring 2012

Projected Status :

• The contractor has completed work

Activities for January:

• Landscape Estimate.

• Punch list Items

4SWFWR

FLOWING WELLS SIDEWALKS ROGER RD TO RIVER RD:

Scope: The project consists of building sidewalks on both sides of the road from Roger Rd to River Rd

• Contractor: Southern Arizona Paving

• Bid amount: $455,100 (JOC)

• Notice to proceed: June 15, 2011.

• Estimated completion: November 30, 2011

Projected Status :

• The project is complete

Activities for January:

• Punch list and miscellaneous sidewalk work.

4LEMSI

LAGUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-SHANNON ROAD:

Scope: The project consists of installing concrete sidewalks with curb access ramps (ADA accessible) on Shannon Road from Diamond Street to Royal Palm Drive. The project also includes minor drainage improvements, relocation of existing marked school crosswalk at Laguna School, concrete curb, decomposed granite and rock mulch.

http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/pdf/laguna%20construction%2011-11.pdf

• Contractor: Falcone Brothers & Associates, Inc.

• Bid amount: $341,383.50

• Notice to proceed: December 16, 2011

• Estimated completion: Spring 2012

Projected Status :

• Construction has started.

Activities for January:

• Grading for concrete curb and concrete sidewalk.

• Installing concrete curb, sidewalk, curb access ramps, and drainage scuppers.

4RTGRB

GOLDER RANCH DRIVE BRIDGE AT CANADA DEL ORO WASH DECK REHABILITATION:

Scope: The project consists of rehabilitating the eastbound and westbound bridge deck and approach slabs by hydro-demolishing the top 2” of concrete and placing a 2 ¼“ structural overlay of micro silica modified concrete. The work also includes the replacement of bridge expansion joints and asphaltic concrete pavement transitions to the approach slabs.

• Contractor: The Ashton Company, Inc

• Bid amount: $571,454.00

• Notice to proceed: October 17, 2011

• Estimated completion: Spring 2012

Projected Status :

• Construction has started

Activities for January:

• Hydro-demolition of the westbound bridge deck and approach slabs.

• Chipping of existing bridge deck concrete following the hydro-demolition process.

• Preparing for the placement of 2 ½” concrete overlay on the westbound bridge deck surface.

COMPLETED PROJECTS UNDER LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT: (Projects that are complete but are still under review for landscaping)

4LCITR

LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD (RUTHRAUFF ROAD – RIVER ROAD)

Scope: The project consists of improving the roadway to six travel lanes, paved shoulders for bicycles, sidewalks, curbs, and storm drains. Additional improvements include intersection improvements at Curtis and at Ruthrauff, a new six-lane bridge over the Rillito River, a raised landscaped median and public art.

http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/LaChollaRiver/

• Contractor: Eagle Rock Excavating

• Bid amount: $9,582,372.29

• Notice to proceed: December 14, 2009

• Estimated completion: Summer 2011

Project Status:

• The construction phase is complete and the roadway is open to three lanes of traffic in each direction. The project is currently in landscape establishment phase.

Activities for January:

• Landscape Establishment Phase

4INFRC

I-19 EAST FRONTAGE ROAD: CANOA ROAD TO CONTINENTAL

Scope: The project consists of constructing and reconstructing a continuous two lane Frontage Road between the Canoa Interchange and the Continental Interchange. Two new bridges constructed over the Esperanza and Unnamed Washes. This project will include the signalization of the southbound and northbound I-19 off ramps at the Continental Road Interchange, widening of Continental Road under I-19 and construction of a combined ramp for northbound I-19 and the East Frontage Road. Other project features include drainage improvements, paved shoulders, landscaping.

http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/I19Frontage/

• Contractor: Borderland Construction Co.

• Bid amount: $15,000,000.00

• Notice to proceed: June 23, 2009

• Estimated completion: Spring 2011

Project Status:

• Contractor work is complete.

Activities for January:

• Landscape Establishment.

4SRCRA

SUNRISE DRIVE CRAYCROFT RD. TO KOLB ROAD:

Scope: The project consists of improving the existing two lanes Sunrise Drive with exclusive turn lanes, slope stabilization, cross drainage facilities, and a storm drain system. Other project features include intersection drainage improvements, street lighting, sidewalks, and public art.

http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/SunriseKolb/

• Contractor: The Ashton Company, Inc.

• Bid amount: $7,385,569. 50

• Notice to proceed: November 13, 2009

• Estimated completion: Spring 2011

Projected Status :

• Project is complete.

Activities for January:

• Landscape Establishment.

For information and questions please contact, DOT/Field Engineering at (520) 740-2635. You may also find the PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT on the Pima County Website at http://dot.pima.gov /fieldeng/

Prepared by: William K. Mellum, C.I.P. Inspections Manager

Aileen Padilla, Office Support

Approved by: Thomas J. Kilargis, Field Engineering Manager