Road projects are under way throughout the metropolitan area. A few have changes drivers should watch out for this week. Thornydale Road widening: Paving in the North Thornydale Road widening project from West Orange Grove Road to the Canada del Oro Wash will affect traffic this week.

By Daniel Scarpinato, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Feb. 27--A House panel gave the go-ahead Tuesday on a compromise bill aimed at raising concerns over a rail yard proposed near Picacho Peak. But the legislation is expected to continue to face changes.

By Daniel Scarpinato, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Jul. 15--PHOENIX -- With the governor vetoing legislation aimed at stopping the construction of a large rail yard near Picacho Peak, Union Pacific Railroad says it is moving ahead with plans to acquire farmland near the well-known landmark.

By Daniel Scarpinato, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Jun. 20--PHOENIX -- A controversial rail yard set for construction near Picacho Peak is likely to face another layer of public scrutiny under a bill given final legislative approval Tuesday. Despite criticism from Tucson Democratic Reps.

By DANIEL SCARPINATO, ARIZONA DAILY STAR PHOENIX - A Senate committee gave its approval Wednesday to a bill that would slow down plans for several railroad construction projects across Southern Arizona, most notably a controversial rail yard near Picacho Peak.