Drivers traveling along Grant Road in midtown Tucson have grown used to construction in recent years as a major expansion project reshapes one of the city’s busiest corridors. Soon, a new flood-control basin and public art installation at the southeast corner of Grant Road and Dodge Boulevard could give the area a distinctive landmark.
The catchment basin — designed to collect and retain excess stormwater — is being constructed as part of Phases 3 and 4 of the Grant Road Expansion Project. The work is funded by the Regional Transportation Authority and is part of a long-term plan to widen Grant Road and improve traffic flow, drainage and safety.
In addition to serving as stormwater infrastructure, the basin will also function as a small pocket park featuring a large public sculpture visible from the roadway…