Storm drain construction to affect downtown traffic beginning Monday

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A months-long construction project will cause detours on a busy downtown street beginning on Monday, Jan. 4.

Tomorrow morning, Stone Avenue will CLOSE completely between Fifth Street and Sixth Street while crews construct an underground storm drain. This detour map will show you the best route to enter and exit the downtown area! pic.twitter.com/xedlIGWw83
— Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (@Tucson_DTM) January 3, 2021

According to the Tucson Department of Transportation, Stone Avenue will be closed between Fifth Street and Sixth Street through early March.

Drivers should avoid the area.

Happening Now - Stone Avenue between Fifth Street and Sixth Street is CLOSED to allow crews to construct an underground storm drain, as part of the Downtown Links Improvement Project. This closure is scheduled to be in place until early March. https://t.co/jNEt9g4rbB pic.twitter.com/MPsS4HOKHk
— Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (@Tucson_DTM) January 4, 2021