Fort Worth begins two-year water, sewer main replacement downtown
TEXAS (UI) — Construction is underway in downtown Fort Worth to replace aging water and sewer mains, aiming to improve service reliability. Work began on March 3 and is expected to take two years, with a seven-week pause during the 2026 World Cup.
The project, led by Circle C Construction, involves replacing large cast iron water mains and one sewer main across multiple streets on the west side of downtown. Affected streets include Lancaster Avenue, Summit Avenue, Henderson Street, and parts of West 10th, West 5th, West 2nd, Collier, West 13th, and Florence streets.
The work will be carried out in 12 phases, with significant traffic impacts expected throughout construction. Businesses in the area will maintain at least one point of access at all times. Some will operate on temporary water lines, with billing based on historical usage.
Construction runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with weekend work possible upon request. Weather and unexpected utility conflicts could extend the timeline.
The project falls within Fort Worth Council District 9 and will impact the Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance. Nearby landmarks include Trinity Terrace, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, the new City Hall, and various apartments and businesses.
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