Work to connect the 66"-diameter pipeline to the 48"-diameter pipeline is scheduled to continue through February 14. Traffic is restricted on 20th Street between State and Gardenia Avenue, with no through traffic. See map below.
The Dreamy Draw bike path is now scheduled to be completed and opened in
early 2023.
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area and its facilities are anticipated to reopen in the
summer of 2023.
Information on the Dreamy Draw Recreation area project can be found at: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/projects#dreamy
Work along Perl Charles Memorial Trail
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A) restoration activities have begun, and the trail is anticipated to
reopen in early 2023.
Some work has been delayed due to supply chain issues and the high demand for construction services in the Valley.
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
Shea Boulevard to Northern Avenue
Paving over the pipeline connection point on 32nd Street between Shea Boulevard and Cheryl Drive is scheduled for February 6-15 to be followed by crack-sealing and micro-sealing operations February 16-22.
Traffic in the area of active work will be restricted to one lane in each direction, and business and residential access will be maintained.
Paving of Northern Avenue between Cheryl Drive and 26th Street is also scheduled for February 6-15 to be followed by crack-sealing and micro-sealing operations February 16-22.
Again, traffic in the area of active work will be restricted to one lane in each direction, and business and residential access will be maintained.
Northern Avenue is schedule to open to through traffic after February 9.
The bus bypass for Mercury Mine Elementary School is scheduled to be removed February 9-14.
Planned Flushing May Incur Water Discharge in Neighboring Areas
Residents and businesses neighboring the Drought Pipeline Project area may see excess water on streets where flushed pipes are being discharged.
Flushing is a proactive measure to minimize potential water quality issues such as cloudy water before the start-up of booster stations during the first week of February. Water may be visible coming out of hydrants or flowing into streets and gutters. Areas where flushing is scheduled include:
Cactus Road between 24th and 32nd Streets
7th Street between Coral Gables Drive and Bell Road
32nd Street between Cactus and Thunderbird Roads
16th Street between Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) and Union Hills Drive
Union Hills Drive between 16th Street and Cave Creek Road
Bell Road between 40th Street and Tatum Boulevard
Desert Cove Avenue between 12th Street and Cave Creek Road
Thunderbird Road between 7th Street and Cave Creek Road
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The Dreamy Draw bike path is now scheduled to be completed and opened in early 2023.
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area and its facilities are anticipated to reopen in the summer of 2023.
Information on the Dreamy Draw Recreation area project can be found at: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/projects#dreamy
Work along Perl Charles Memorial Trail
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A) restoration activities have begun, and the trail is anticipated to reopen in early 2023.
Some work has been delayed due to supply chain issues and the high demand for construction services in the Valley.
Other open routes within the Phoenix Mountains Preserve:
-
22nd Street trail
-
32nd Street trail
-
40th Street trail
-
Mesquite trail
-
Quartz Ridge trail
-
Piestewa Peak Park
-
Trail 100
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
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