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Town begins Phase 2 on Tangerine Road Corridor
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BY VERONICA KUFFEL
Tucson Local Media Contributor
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C which Wiggins put doubts to rest. “It’s kind of like myth busting,” Wiggins explained. “Once you look at the list, you start to realize there are quite a few places you didn’t know existed here in our own community.” The Marana Chamber of Commerce partnered with Discover Marana for Dine &
rews have begun construction on Phase 2 of the Tangerine Road Corridor after a design period conducted by civil engineering company Psomas. The second portion was split into Phases 2A and 2B to accommodate planned industrial development by Southern Arizona Logistics. The Tangerine Road Corridor project is a part of the town’s Capital Improvement Projects plan. “Roadway users can expect a very similar look and feel to the completed Phase 1 section,” said Tom Houle, capital improvement plan project manager. “The main improvements include additional travel lanes, turn lanes, a curbed median, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic signals and drainage improvements.” Phase 2A runs from I-10 East to the Tangerine Business Park for 2 1/2 miles, and will include a new traffic signal on
see DINING page 6
see CORRIDOR page 18
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Alejandro's Serious Mexican Food is one of the many restaurants listed for the Dine & Discover Marana summer challenge. (Amanda Wiggins/Submitted)
Break out those super hero costumes for a bit of play
Chamber, town launch dining campaign
LIVEN UP ................... 15 Find a musical miracle cure at the Old Crow Medicine Show HOT PICKS......................................4 HEALH...........................................13 LIVEN UP........................................14 BUSINESS......................................18 PUZZLE/HOROSCOPES...............19 WORSHIP/CLASSIFIEDS.............20
BY VERONICA KUFFEL
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Tucson Local Media Contributor
arana Chamber of Commerce CEO Amanda Wiggins likes to debunk misconceptions about local businesses—especially
restaurants. Residents have questioned the lack of eateries in Marana, inspiring an episode of “Real Talk with the Town of Marana” podcast in
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