West Mesa Pass Watermain Replacement

• Project value$1,514355.54
• Contractor nameBlacktop Paving
• Completion DateOctober 11, 2024

Project Update 6/28/2024

• Phase 1 – All watermain work has been completed. The contractor is working to stabilize and compact the side of the road where the watermain was installed before the road can be completed. Unfortunately, the large amount of rainfall we have received over the last few weeks has slowed progress. Once the grade is stabilized and compacted, gravel will be installed to get ready for the curb and gutter repairs and asphalt paving. Depending on the weather, Phase 1 is expected to be finished in mid-to-late July. 
• Phase 2 – Work began on June 6. Asphalt has been removed and the sanitary sewer repair work completed. The contractor is currently working on installing storm drainage pipe and structures, and will be installing the new watermain toward the end of the month. Residents will be given 24-hour notice of temporary water shutoff so the contractor can connect temporary water lines to maintain resident water service during the watermain replacement. Unfortunately, the large amount of rainfall we have received over the last few weeks has slowed progress.

Commuter Route Information

Phase 1:

• The intersection of Essex Drive and West Mesa Pass is closed.
• Pedestrian access for Essex Drive is available along the south side of the intersection.
• West Mesa Pass’s eastern half is closed north of the intersection of Essex Drive and West Mesa Pass (the pink portion shown on the map).

Phase 2:

• West Mesa Pass from Essex Drive to Cheyenne Drive is closed.
• Cheyenne Drive from Plains Drive to West Mesa Pass is closed.
• The intersection of Cheynne Drive and Plains Drive is closed.
• The intersection of Cheyenne Drive and West Mesa Pass is closed.
• Pedestrian access for Cheyenne Drive is available along the south side of Cheyenne Drive and the south side of the closed intersection.

Project Milestones

Phase 1

1. Traffic Control
2. Asphalt Removal
3. Storm Drainage
4. Sanitary repair
5. Watermain
6. Grading/Gravel
7. Concrete Curb & gutter
8. Other Concrete work
9. Milling and Asphalt Pavement
10. Street Lighting
11. Seeding/Restoration

Phase 2

1. Traffic Control
2. Asphalt Removal
3. Storm Drainage
4. Sanitary repair
5. Watermain
6. Grading/Gravel
7. Concrete Curb & gutter
8. Other Concrete work
9. Milling and Asphalt Pavement
10. Street Lighting
11. Seeding/Restoration

Phase 3

1. Traffic Control
2. Asphalt Removal
3. Storm Drainage
4. Sanitary repair
5. Watermain
6. Grading/Gravel
7. Concrete Curb & gutter
8. Other Concrete work
9. Milling and Asphalt Pavement
10. Street Lighting
11. Seeding/Restoration

Overview of the project phasing

Phase 1 – North loop of West Mesa Pass, working to dry out the soil to compact it before installing gravel and asphalt paving.

Phase 1 – Intersection of West Essex and West Mesa Pass. No work was able to be completed the week of June 17 due to wet conditions.

Phase 2 – Removing and hauling away the asphalt along West Mesa Pass. The yellow pipes in the grass are the temporary water lines.

Phase 2 – Trench box to protect workers while they install the concrete storm sewer pipes.