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Safety
Due to the level and proximity of traffic on I-10
and the frontage roads in the project area, drivers
are asked to stay in their vehicle if it breaks
down, has a flat tire or is otherwise unable to
be driven out of traffic to an area that is safe
for you to exit your car or make repairs. Call 911
for emergency-related assistance. The project area
is monitored by cameras, and a tow truck will be
dispatched immediately to move your vehicle to a
safe area away from traffic.
Click
here for information about work zone safety
in Arizona, including tips for driving in construction
zones.
Listen to 30-second radio
spots for safe driving tips on I-10 during the widening
project:
Accidents in the Construction Zone
Stalled
Vehicles
Patience
in the Construction Zone
Emergency Services
Emergency vehicles have access to the frontage
roads and freeway during construction. Seven-foot
shoulders help facilitate emergency vehicle movement
on the frontage roads. In addition, since the freeway
is being constructed one half at a time, the existing
ramps on the half that is not under construction
can be available for emergency access through movable
barricades.
Major cross streets will remain open during construction.
However, there will be temporary closures of a limited
duration. Adjacent cross streets will not be closed
at the same time.
Traffic Operations Center (TOC)
The TOC will be staffed 24 hours a day to keep the
public and emergency services informed of traffic
conditions. Seventy-two cameras are stationed throughout
the entire project area to view freeway and frontage
road traffic conditions. In addition, the center
provides regular traffic updates to local media
outlets, which can disseminate the information to
the public. It also posts traffic messages on message
boards and notifies law enforcement and emergency
medical services of closures or accidents.
Tow Trucks
Tow trucks are kept on-site. They facilitate the
quick removal of stalled vehicles to prevent backed-up
traffic.
Sign Plan
Clear signing of routes to hospital facilities is
provided to facilitate quick access. The signage
plan is a combined effort of emergency services,
businesses, the City of Tucson, community members
and ADOT.
Traffic Systems Management (TSM) Meetings
TSM meetings are informational meetings designed
to provide interested parties with up-to-date information
about construction on I-10 and how it influences
traffic throughout the project area. Interested
parties include emergency service and transportation
providers, law enforcement and neighborhood associations.
The purpose of these meetings is to help ensure
the safety of the public and workers during construction.
TSM meetings allow for an exchange of information
between emergency service and transportation professionals,
ADOT and the contractors. In addition, these meetings
allow those in attendance to discuss traffic issues
throughout the project area.
Download PDFs of TSM Meeting Minutes: Click here to view the most recent meeting minutes. It's Easy to Stay Informed!
For current information on closures and construction, click here for the most recent traffic alert. Or, call the I-10 Hotline at (520) 327-6444 or toll-free at (877) 961-1010 for further questions and concerns. Click here to request traffic alerts by e-mail. Para información en español, favor de comunicarse con Paki Rico al (520) 327-6077. |
