By Richard Smith
Surprise residents can expect to see a lot of construction equipment along Bullard Avenue until October as the city works to combine the Ashton Ranch and Rancho Gabriela water distribution systems. (Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia)
Work to install a waterline that will connect two water supply facilities along Bullard Avenue, from Waddell Road to Acoma Drive, began Wednesday.
This Capital Improvement Project will combine the Ashton Ranch and Rancho Gabriela water distribution systems, resulting in better water service and delivery opportunities for residents of Ashton Ranch and the city of Surprise. A majority of the line is already in place with the exception of approximately 3/4 mile of pipe from the future well site location in Ashton Ranch down Bullard Road to the intersection of Waddell Road.
To alleviate impact to the traveling public during construction, the city will complete the majority of the work in project area intersections before the 2017-2018 school year begins for Dysart Unified, Legacy Traditional and Imagine Rosefield; work at the intersections of Bullard Avenue and Waddell Road and Bullard Avenue and Acoma Drive will be prioritized.
Motorists can expect left turn restrictions from Waddell Road to Bullard Avenue and from Bullard Avenue to Acoma Drive, for approximately two weeks beginning Wednesday, July 5, while crews are in the intersection.
Following work in the intersections, the remaining construction activity to install the waterline will mainly occur along Bullard Avenue in the northbound electric vehicle lane. Traffic flow will be maintained however drivers should expect a reduced speed limit in the project area.
Due to anticipated high daytime temperatures, construction activities will begin at 5 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
The overall project is expected to be complete in October 2017.
Aisha Alexander is the Public Information Officer for the city of Surprise. Contact her at aisha_alexander@surpriseaz.gov or 623-222-1432.
