Tucson police close north-side streets

Tucson police have closed North Alvernon Way between East Glenn Street and East Grant Road to motorists, officials announced Thursday night.

Road runner: Reader Q&A: Why is Sabino-Kolb link not under way yet?

Road Runner has been running around getting answers to a bunch of good questions from you. Keep 'em coming!

Road runner: Tucson is adding new bike boulevards to get more of us on 2 wheels

A new network of bicycle boulevards is coming to Tucson this year.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

At Sunstate Plaza, near Country Club Road, a vacant space sits idle next to a nearly vacant parking lot. Some businesses along Grant Road are struggling with the uncertainties the road-widening project brings.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

A pedestrian waits a long time before traffic eases enough for him to cross Grant Road near North Oracle Road. While some businesses along Grant are struggling or have gone out of business, many others believe the construction hassles will be worth it once the widening project is finished.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

The former Fiorito's restaurant building is still unused as many businesses along Grant Road try to survive during the widening project.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

The new Sausage Deli building provides a glimmer of hope for area businesses. Owner Chris Fanelli decided to move to a better spot on Grant Road at First Avenue.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

A Jack in the Box restaurant on Grant Road near Oracle Road uses signs to remind customers that it is still open during road construction.

Grant Road businesses hope to thrive, not just survive

From "For lease" to "For sale" to "I'm still here" to "Coming soon" ... the signs along Grant Road tell the story of how a road-widening project can inspire hope or create despair for businesses.

Road runner: 2 local drivers headed to trucker 'Super Bowl'

Con-way Freight truck drivers Edward Romero, left, and Jose Orozco are heading to the National Truck Driving Championship in Minneapolis this week. Romero and Orozco qualified by driving accident-free and being Arizona champion truck drivers.

Road runner: 2 local drivers headed to trucker 'Super Bowl'

Jose Orozco

Road runner: 2 local drivers headed to trucker 'Super Bowl'

Edward Romero

Road runner: 2 local drivers headed to trucker 'Super Bowl'

It may not be a gold medal, but two Tucsonans are getting national recognition for their role in keeping us all safe on the road.

Inician un vanguardista proyecto vial

Ha comenzado un proyecto que durará un año para reconstruir la intersección de West Grant con North Oracle Road.

Short move for longtime Tucson Sausage Deli

After years on First Avenue, Sausage Deli is turning the corner on Grant Road.

Road runner: 4th Ave. streetcar roadwork nears end

Here are a few construction updates to know about.

Road runner: Construction coming to Grant-Oracle

We're just a few weeks away from the start of construction on Grant Road.

Road runner: Effort to halt 'sweeps' of pothole-fix funds sidelined

The state is getting ready to once again "sweep" pothole-repair dollars out of that fund before they ever get to our streets.

Road runner: Certainly, buses would be less costly than streetcars

We're getting closer to reality when it comes to the Tucson modern streetcar project, but some still question how much bang we're getting for our 196 million bucks.

Road runner: Grant Road buys may be accelerated

The Regional Transportation Authority is working on a new plan to trim the cost of the Grant Road widening project by buying needed right of way sooner rather than later.