Westbound Park Avenue will be closed between 14th Street and San Carlos Road for the safety of the crews, commuters, and the surrounding neighborhood. Please use caution and obey all construction signage, slow down your speed, and allow for extra time to reach your destination. This work is scheduled to completed in August.
How will this improvement project impact you?
1.Crews will first mill a 9-foot-wide section of the roadway, then dig a trench to lay the new waterline on the north side of Park Avenue. After the new pipe is installed, buried, and connected to water meters, crews will dig up and remove the old waterline.
2.The speed bump near 1620 Park Avenue will be removed during this work.
3.Access will be maintained to all residences and businesses on closed roads. Please speak with the construction crews for any concerns you have regarding access to your home.
4.There will be NO STREET PARKING IN THE CLOSED SECTION of roadway until this phase of the project is complete.
5.For trash pick-up days, place your trash bin in its usual spot. The City of Albuquerque has been notified of this construction and the crews will accommodate the solid waste truck on trash days.
6.Contractors will do everything possible to ensure that the water service is maintained for the duration of the project. However, emergencies or planned shut offs may occur during construction.
a.Emergency (un-planned) shut offs: no advance notice.
b.Planned shut offs: at least one day’s notice.
Update Alhambra/Rio Grande: This work has been delayed and the current closure at this intersection will extend until Monday, June 24. Thank you for your continued patience as well complete work at this intersection.
The Huning Castle Waterline Replacement Project has a scheduled end date of October 2024. (NOTE: All work is weather permitting and subject to change without notice) Regular work hours will be Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. - noon, but barricading will remain in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for safety.
If you would like to receive periodic project updates via email, contact Rachel Stone at rstone@abcwua.org.
Thank you for your patience while we improve Albuquerque’s infrastructure!
Project Benefits & Temporary Impacts: The new PVC waterlines are expected to last for 100 years or more! The 60-year-old steel lines that are currently in the ground are corroded, leaking, and at the end of useful life. This is why the Water Authority is replacing the water main, gooseneck, and curb stop in your neighborhood (utility’s responsibility). If your service line from the meter box to your home (homeowner’s responsibility) has never been replaced, then it may be made of 60-year-old steel, and you may want to consider replacing your service line because it’s probably past its useful life as well (can be done at your convenience and does not need to occur during this project). See diagram below.
Following the completion of our waterline replacement work, you will likely experience improved water pressure in your home and less turbidity (cloudiness) in your water. Also, these new water lines will minimize future emergency repairs in your area.
While our crews install the new water lines, manipulate valves, and make new connections, there is a potential for mineral scale and sediment in the old water lines to get stirred up. As a result, you may notice a slight increase in the turbidity of the water that comes from your faucets and showerheads. Below are some ways you can resolve these issues:
1.Run your faucets or shower fixtures for a few minutes to flush out any sediment in the water. After a few minutes of flushing, you should see clearer water. You may need to clean the screens that are within the faucets and/or showerheads to remove any sediment that collects there.
2.Open faucets and plumbing fixtures slowly, and when you are done, close them slowly as well. This will minimize turbulence in your plumbing system and help keep the water clearer.
3.If your water is still excessively cloudy, try running an outside water hose to help flush out the water service line to your home.
4.Clean the screens and filters on your home irrigation sprinkler system, including the individual sprinkler heads and, if applicable, the main filter unit in your sprinkler box. There are multiple videos on YouTube to assist with these activities.
5.If you’ve tried all of the above items and are still experiencing problems with your water quality, please contact 505-842-WATR (9287).
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