Big changes ahead for Midland's sewage system: 8,000 feet of pipe set for renovation
By Mary Holcomb, Digital Editor
(UI) — Earlier this month, W. Sugnet Road was closed to through-traffic from W. Main Street to Valley Drive in Midland, Texas, as construction kicked off on a multiyear sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.
When completed, this project will increase the size of more than 8,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe along Perrine Road, Saginaw Road, Main Street, and W. Sugnet Road. This pipe upsizing will coincide with street reconstruction and water main replacement work, with road closures and construction activities similar to any other road construction project.
As this is an extensive project spanning multiple construction seasons, work will be completed in phases as outlined below:
- Phase 1: Sugnet Road from W. Main Steet to Valley Drive. Sugnet Road will be closed to through-traffic and local traffic will be maintained for the duration of construction in this phase.
- Phase 2: W. Main Street from Sugnet Road to Saginaw Road. Main Street will be closed to through-traffic and local traffic will be maintained for the duration of construction in this phase.
- Phase 3: Saginaw Road from W. Main Steet to Perrine Road. Westbound Saginaw Road will be closed, and traffic detoured for the duration of construction in this phase. Eastbound traffic will be maintained for the majority of construction in this phase. During sanitary sewer placement in the eastbound lanes, a complete road closure will be in effect for a short duration.
- Phase 4: Perrine Road from Saginaw Road to Moorland Drive. Perrine Road will be closed to through-traffic and local traffic will be maintained for the duration of construction in this phase.
Work on areas of the project after Phase 1 will not begin until substantial completion of the previous phase has occurred. The entire upsizing project is estimated to be completed in June 2024.
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