Army Engineers restructure International ditch

By XAVIER ZARAGOZA
The Daily Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Saturday, March 29, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is preparing the International Wash on 1st Street for an extreme makeover.


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are planning a reconstruction of the International ditch over the next week.

In support with the U.S. Border Patrol, the army engineers are re-grading and lining the channel bottom and slopes with concrete. They are also doing work on the road there.

The International Wash stretches from A Avenue to J Avenue, which is east of the Douglas Port of Entry.

The project is scheduled to continue until August 2008.

On Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4, milling will continue on E Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street.  Crack-sealing will continue between 11th Street and 15th Street from Van Buren to Washington.  Curb, gutter, and sidewalk demolition continues on A Avenue between 10th Street and 11th Street.  

The City is urging motorists not to park their vehicles in this area.

 Earthwork and drainage realignment work is still in process on Chino Road.  Please be alert of detours in these areas.

Water main extension continues on Irvin Street from Douglas Avenue to Udall Avenue in Pirtleville.  Please be alert to possible street closures and detours.  

Fire hydrant maintenance and water system maintenance continues throughout the city.  A Avenue from 1st Street to International Avenue excavation will continue to install a fire hydrant and for water main work.  

Water main excavation will take place on 15th Street and Dolores Avenue and 15th Street and Florida Avenue.  Caution should be taken when driving or walking near or around an area where city personnel are flushing and testing fire hydrants.

There will also be other miscellaneous concrete repairs, pothole patching, and graffiti cleanup throughout the city.  

If you should have any problems with water and or sewer services on the weekend or a holiday, please contact the Douglas Police Department at 364-8422 and staff on call will be dispatched to your residence.  

The City of Douglas asks that you please use caution while driving or walking through these construction zones.  Please help keep everyone safe.

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    " The Douglas community should note the dangers of disturbing dirt and dust contaminated with lead hazards. Douglas is considererd a high risk area when it relates to lead hazards. Residents... wash children's toys often-especially if you have a dust problem at home. Wet dust areas children can mouth. "

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