Fun Things to do in Tucson?

[BillyBaroo]

Originally Posted by LordBalfor

Just returned from Tucson (spent 2 weeks there) and actually, for those just wanting to pass through the city, the fact that the freeway through town is being torn up is a huge advantage. Since all downtown on-ramps and off-ramps are closed, the 2 remaining lanes have become effectively an express-lane pipeline right through the city - no merging traffic to deal with at all, so the traffic actually flows VERY well. They just raised the speed limit from 45 to 55 through that zone because everyone was going at least that fast anyway (actually closer to 65).

If you are just passing through the city, don't let the construction intimidate you.

Ken

It really does move good with all the ramps closed. BUT! Whenever there's an accident on those two lanes, the whole highway shuts down until they can get it cleared. And since all the ramps are closed, you're stuck there. It happens once or twice a week and they have tow trucks always ready when there's a problem so they get it cleared as fast as they can.

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by BillyBaroo

It really does move good with all the ramps closed. BUT! Whenever there's an accident on those two lanes, the whole highway shuts down until they can get it cleared. And since all the ramps are closed, you're stuck there. It happens once or twice a week and they have tow trucks always ready when there's a problem so they get it cleared as fast as they can.

That is indeed a fair consideration.

Ken

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

But what if I have to stop in Tucson and pee? I guess ADOT didn't have Diabetics in mind when they closed all the exit ramps. Oh well. I guess I'll stop outside of Tucson somwehere & use a cactus ... or else take a chance on bursting when I reach Benson.
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Just be sure you stay away from those "leaping" cholla cactus. Nabbed me twice on the foot - and I'm SURE I didn't get close enough to actually touch those suckers. I sure found out why they are called "leaping".

Seriously though I'm type 2 diabetic too and know exactly what you mean. I make it a habit to never pass up a rest stop - you never know if the next one may be out of order.

Ken