The sound of construction equipment in Sabino Canyon soon will be replaced by that of flowing water and birds.
In July 2006, flooding and rock slides damaged the road leading up the canyon and to facilities there.
But work crews from NAE Construction have lucked out so far in repairing the damage.
"The good weather has helped keep us ahead of schedule," said Susie Montgomery, NAE Construction president and owner.
"Our goal is to have the shuttle running all the way to stop No. 9," said Heidi Schewel of Coronado National Forest. "And it looks like that will be fully realized by the end of July,"
The road will be open for pedestrians and cyclists, and the shuttle will go nearly four miles up the canyon into Upper Sabino Canyon.
