Tucson Tests Halloween Street Closure | Tucson News

Tucson is testing a bold Halloween plan: closing Congress Street to cars to tame crowds and boost safety after a deadly early-morning shooting injured nine. With expected crowds swelling to 30,000 this year — up from 24,000 last year — officials are turning proactive, using barricades and extra staff to prevent chaos. The new Downtown Links corridor makes this strategy more viable, while a pilot program aims to create safe ride-share zones. Businesses are getting crowd-safety training, and the city is studying global models to balance nightlife with security — all to ensure a safer, more vibrant downtown that thrives after dark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11d923260df5fcf8