The City of Douglas continues work on various projects.  This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Pan American Avenue Temporary Traffic Control Measures

Pan American Avenue southbound traffic will be restricted to alleviate traffic congestion and eliminate gridlocked intersections.  Eastbound, southbound and westbound traffic at the 3rd Street and 5th Street intersections will be restricted.  These temporary traffic measures will be in effect until further notice.  For questions or concerns please call the Public Works Department at 417-7329.

Curbing Installation

There will curb, gutter and sidewalk installation on 15th Street from Washington Avenue to Louis Avenue.   The construction work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.  No parking will be allowed within the construction limits and vehicular traffic will be restricted along project limits.  Vehicles parked within the project limits WILL BE TOWED AWAY.

Water Main Replacement

Water main replacement continues on 21st Street from Tompkins Avenue to Louis Avenue.  Also, a ten-inch water main connection from directly in front of the Cochise County Fairgrounds crossing Leslie Canyon Road to the City’s new Well No. 16 will take place.

Sewer Construction

The Bonita Avenue Sewer Interceptor project which includes installing 15-inch sewer line along Bonita Avenue from 3rd Street to 19th Street is ongoing.  As a result, this week Bonita Avenue will be closed from 3rd Street to 17th Street.

Please remember to obey all construction detours and use caution while driving or walking through the construction zone.  Help keep everyone safe.

Fire hydrant and water system maintenance also continues along with miscellaneous concrete repairs, pothole patching, and graffiti cleanup throughout the city.  Should problems arise with water and/or sewer services on the weekend or a holiday, please contact the Douglas Police Department at 417-7550, and staff on call will be dispatched to your residence.  The City asks that you please obey all construction detours and use caution while driving or walking through these construction zones.  Please help keep everyone safe.