22nd Street Revitalization Project: Addressing Safety, Equity, and Connectivity - FHWA

This project involves comprehensive improvements to 22nd Street from Kino Parkway to Tucson Boulevard within Tucson, Arizona, encompassing Sections 17 through 20 of T14S, R14E in the Gila and Salt River Meridian. The scope includes reconstructing the roadway and replacing the existing four-lane bridge over Barraza-Aviation Parkway and the Union Pacific Railroad with a new six-lane structure featuring two three-lane bridges and protected multi-use paths for both eastbound and westbound directions. Additional enhancements include the installation of cast-in-place retaining walls, paving with asphaltic and Portland cement concrete, concrete curbs, barriers, sidewalks, and paved pathways. The project also entails upgrading drainage systems with culverts, storm drains, and inlet structures, as well as installing street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, pavement markings, traffic signals at key intersections, and modifications to sewer and water infrastructure. The work aims to improve safety, connectivity, and mobility while addressing infrastructure needs along key corridors and cross streets, with a focus on creating a multi-use connection between the Barraza-Aviation Path and the eastbound 22nd Street path. The contract, issued by Tucson Transportation & Mobility under the FHWA-funded initiative, has a value estimated between 50 million and 100 million dollars. It was posted on September 15, 2025, with a response deadline of October 30, 2025. The project emphasizes safety, equity, and enhanced connectivity, involving extensive roadway reconstruction, bridge replacement, and utility upgrades. The primary contact for this solicitation is Maritza Felix, reachable via email or phone, and further project details are accessible through the provided procurement portal link.