(WW2005.403)
The City of Chandler administers a Wastewater Sewer Assessment Program that evaluates, prioritizes, and makes needed repairs to sewer pipes and manholes within the City’s wastewater collection system. As part of this program, sewer pipe and six manholes in the vicinity of the intersection of Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard, and in Dobson Road to just north of Galveston Street, were identified as needing rehabilitation or replacement. The sewer infrastructure in this area ranges from 35 to 50 years old. In addition, water main replacement will take place in Chandler Boulevard from west of Dobson Road to east of Chippewa Place.
Based on the condition of the existing sewer pipe, where possible the rehabilitation will include installing a lining within the existing sewer pipe. This process has been found to reduce construction impacts to nearby businesses and the time needed for rehabilitation by eliminating the need for excavation. In some segments, the replacement and relocation of sewer pipe and manholes along with the abandonment of the old structures will need to take place by way of trenching and installing the pipeline. Installation of the new sewer pipe and manholes will require excavations as deep as 18-feet in some locations.
Water main replacement will take place by trenching and installing pipeline. Should disruptions to business or residential water service be needed, those impacted will be notified by door hanger 24-48 hours in advance.
Construction began in mid-May 2023 with an anticipated completion date of August 2024.
Construction Information (April 11, 2024):
- Crews are currently working on the north side of Chandler Blvd, west of Alma School Rd to replace water pipeline and associated facilities, with waterline testing taking place next week on the segment near Chippewa Place and waterline connections scheduled for the week of April 22. Businesses or residents impacted by planned water disruptions will be notified in advance.
- Scheduled to take place Monday and Tuesday, April 15-16, crews will mill (remove) asphalt and pave back areas that were excavated to underground the bypass installation at driveways or side streets at 99 Ranch Market, and at Flint and Carla Vista drives.
- Scheduled to begin the week of April 15, waterline crews will be working on the north and south side of Chandler Boulevard, between Dobson and Alma School Road to trench and install waterline on either side of Chandler Boulevard. The alignment for waterline on the south side of Chandler Boulevard is near the middle of the roadway; however, as it travels east, shifts south further toward the curb lane near Pennington. Lane reductions will be in place to accommodate this work.
- Scheduled for late next week, concrete crews will reconstruct the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramp and valley gutter at Comanche Drive. Once complete, concrete work will take place to replace the concrete apron on the northeast corner at Chippewa.
- Scheduled to take place during night hours, April 22 - 24, each night, paving crews will mill (remove) asphalt and apply new asphalt to the Dobson Road/Chandler Boulevard intersection. Roads will remain open for travel during this night work with varying lane and turn restrictions, as needed, to accommodate this work. Following the mill and overlay, the intersection will be restriped and utilities, such as manholes and valves, adjusted to be flush with the new asphalt surface.
If you’d like to receive updates during construction or have questions regarding the project, please contact us.