Upper Elgin Road at Babocomari Creek Bridge
Planning a safer, more reliable crossing while preserving the character and history of the Sonoita Valley.
Area Background
The Upper Elgin Road at Babocomari Creek is in the Town of Elgin in Sonoita Valley, in Santa Cruz County. The Sonoita, Elgin, and Patagonia region are home to cattle ranching, mining, and winemaking.
Elgin is located approximately 62 miles southeast of Tucson, and is the first location in Arizona to engage in commercial-scale winemaking. The expansion of winemaking in the Elgin-Sonoita area has led to the establishment of fine restaurants and bed and breakfasts and has regenerated the economy of this lightly populated rural area. In the 2023 season, visitors to Sonoita and Elgin contributed over $200 million to the local economy.
Project Area
Open House Materials
September 1, 2026
View the materials shared at the open house to learn more about the project and planned bridge improvements.
Comments/Questions: Public comments are an important part of this project and will be reviewed by the project team. Comments returned by October 14, 2026 will be included in the project record. Please comment by clicking on “Online Comment Form” below and letting us know what comments or questions you have on the display boards and the options presented. Project comments can be provided through Oct. 14, 2026, in the following ways:
- Online Comment Form
- Phone: 520.375.7830 or 520.584.3632
- Email: JFontesJr@santacruzcountyaz.gov or ted.buell@hdrinc.com
- Mail: HDR Engineering Inc.
1 South Church Ave., Suite 1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
