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Plan for overnight lane restrictions on northbound I-19 between Ajo Way and Valencia Road in Tucson Aug. 16-17

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Overnight lane restrictions will continue on Irvington Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions along northbound I-19 between Ajo Way and Valencia Road from 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug.17, as work on an interchange improvement project gets underway in Tucson. 

Motorists can expect the following overnight restrictions:

  • Northbound I-19 will be narrowed to one lane between Ajo Way and Valencia Road.
  • A 16-foot vehicle width restriction on I-19 will be in place.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph in the work zone.

REMINDER: East- and westbound nighttime lane restrictions on Irvington Road at the I-19 interchange will continue through spring 2028. The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph. 

Drivers should allow extra time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

 
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I-19 Irvington Interchange Improvements Project

I-19 Irvington Interchange Improvements Project

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Flyer
  3. Project Area Map
  4. What to expect 
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Pre-work Photo Gallery
  7. Pre-work Video Recording
  8. Project Presentation
  9. Stay Informed

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation started construction on the Interstate 19 and Irvington Road interchange in July 2026. The project will reconstruct the interchange to increase capacity and enhance safety by widening Irvington Road to three lanes in each direction and adding lanes to the I-19 on-ramps.

Planned improvements include: 

  • Reconstructing the existing diamond interchange and adding a partial cloverleaf ramp at Irvington Road, that will allow for traffic to flow freely from eastbound Irvington Road to northbound I-19.
  • Widening on-ramps in both directions, including a new merge lane for northbound I-19
  • Installing traffic signals, lighting, signage and pavement markings.
  • Constructing pedestrian and bicycle facilities on both sides of Irvington Road through the project area, including a 12-foot-wide path on the south side of the new Irvington Road bridge.
  • Widening Irvington Road from Calle Santa Cruz west of I-19 to 16th Avenue east of I-19
  • Adding a new dual left-turn bay to double the capacity for traffic turning into the Tucson Spectrum shopping center from westbound Irvington Road to southbound Landing Center Drive.

Project Flyer

English Flyer (PDF)
Spanish Flyer (PDF)

Project Area Map

Project Map - I-19 Irvington Traffic Interchange

What to expect 

  • ADOT will maintain two lanes of travel in each direction of I-19 during peak travel times
  • ADOT will maintain two lanes of travel in each direction of Irvington Road during peak travel times
  • ADOT will maintain access to local businesses, with no long-term closures to cross streets or driveways.
  • Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction area.
  • ADOT will provide advance notice of restrictions and closures to email subscribers.
  • Later in the project, reconstruction work will require short-term closures of the northbound on- and off-ramps and southbound on-ramp. ADOT will announce details as the work is approaching. The southbound off-ramp will remain open throughout the project, with reconstruction occurring in phases.

Project Schedule

Construction began in July 2026 and is projected to take 20 months to complete, finishing up in the spring of 2028. Schedules are always subject to change because of weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Pre-work Photo Gallery

I-19 Irvington Rd Interchange Pre Construction 12/18/25

Pre-work Video Recording

Project Presentation

English Presentation
Spanish Presentation

Stay Informed

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ADOT welcomes your questions or comments. Please feel free to contact us in any of the following ways:

  • Online: Submit a question or comment through the ADOT projects email at: [email protected]. 
  • Email: Dulce Maria Rojo at [email protected]
  • By phone: Call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530.
  • By mail: Write to ADOT Communications and Public Involvement, 1221 S 2nd Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713.

For information about current project-related restrictions and closures, please visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving.

ADOT will provide more information about project schedules and potential traffic impacts as information becomes available. Stay informed about traffic restrictions before they occur by signing up to receive timely traffic alerts by email. Please Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Project Flyer
  3. Project Area Map
  4. What to expect 
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Pre-work Photo Gallery
  7. Pre-work Video Recording
  8. Project Presentation
  9. Stay Informed

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