Which Drought Pipeline Project Do You Want to Learn More About
In the map below, select the project bounded by the red box that you are interested to learn more.
News and Updates
Current Status (as of 3/17/23)
Signing the Final Piece of Pipe
Project 1 News
The Drought Pipeline is now in service and currently operating to mitigate drought conditions on the Colorado River.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The bike path and trail openings have been delayed past the projected March date. Material, scheduling, unknown utilities and weather delays have been compounded throughout the project and are now impacting the final completion and restoration efforts.
The City is confident that the Dreamy Draw Bike Path, Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A) and the Dreamy Draw Pleasant Tunnel will be open this spring. There will be minor pipeline and landscaping work continuing in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area after the bike path and trails are open. The City of Phoenix Parks' restoration of the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is scheduled to be completed this fall.
Information on the Dreamy Draw Recreation area project can be found at: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/projects#dreamy
Other open routes within the Phoenix Mountains Preserve:
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22nd Street trail
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32nd Street trail
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40th Street trail
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Mesquite trail
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Quartz Ridge trail
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Piestewa Peak Park
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Trail 100
Project 2 News
Road restoration along Northern Avenue between Cheryl Drive and 26th Street has been rescheduled to start March 17.
Traffic in areas of active work will be restricted to one lane in each direction, and business and residential access will be maintained. Northern Avenue is scheduled to open to through traffic on March 20.
Application of micro-seal, a high-performance resurfacing treatment that provides and additional wear surface, will follow March 20-28.
The Mercury Mine Elementary School bus bypass will be removed after paving is complete, and the Mercury Mine Elementary desert discovery landscaping irrigation will follow.
See the project 2 section for more details.
Drought Pipeline Project Mobile App Has Launched!
We Welcome Questions and Comments!
• Call us at 602-235-2666
• Email WaterWorks@Phoenix.gov
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Project Overview
The Drought Pipeline Project is essential to the economic health and vitality of Phoenix. This project will ensure all residents have access to safe, reliable, clean drinking water during future times of shortage on the Colorado River.
As part of this project, the city will update and replace existing infrastructure and install new infrastructure needed to serve all customers, no matter where they live or work in the city's service territory. Learn more about why this project is needed.
Which Drought Pipeline Project Do You Want to Learn More About
In the map below, select the project bounded by the red box that you are interested to learn more.
