Major Sewer Improvement Effort

Construction UpdatesConstruction Updates & Traffic Alerts

Loop Pathway Open Between Twin Peaks and Wade McLean Park

Loop Trail at Twin Peaks Rd
June 27, 2024

Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (PCRWRD), has completed seven miles of new 24-inch new dual force main sewer system between the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS) and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). 

The Loop pathway between Twin Peaks Road and Wade McLean Neighborhood Park is OPEN

After the Loop pathway is opened, the contractor will continue with the landscape enhancements, installation of irrigation, trees and shrubs, and stormwater harvesting basins. This final phase of work is scheduled to be completed by mid-August 2024 and will occur while the new path is open. There are no other anticipated impacts along the Chuck Huckleberry Loop path or its users.

The work along this section of pathway - completed nearly a week early - is the result of a coordinated effort and recent IGA between PCRWRD, Pima County Flood Control District, Marana Parks and Recreation, and the Town of Marana Water and Water Reclamation Department (Marana Water) to established, relocate, and pave the remaining 0.7± miles of Loop path south of Twin Peaks Road, including new water harvesting basins and native tree plantings.  Relocating the pathway slightly to the east of its current position has moved it out of the footprint of an upcoming Town of Marana water line replacement project and results in a grand total of 4.0± miles of new 16-foot-wide asphalt path, between Ina Road and El Rio Neighborhood Park area.

The Loop travelers will enjoy a newly paved pathway from just south of the El Rio Neighborhood Park area to Cortaro Road, as a result of the PCRWRD project

Click the link below to view our interactive map. It will help you track the progress of construction and which segments of the loop remain accessible during construction. https://sewerimprovements.com/crrps-mapEmergency access will always be provided.

*The above work schedule may be impacted by weather or mechanical failure.

You can sign up on the project website www.sewerimprovements.com to receive electronic notifications delivered to your email account.     
View details: pdf

Loop Pathway Restriction


February 8, 2024

Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County RWRD, continues construction on the installation of a new dual 24-inch pipe from the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS), located off North Coachline Boulevard. The new sewer alignment is located within an existing utility corridor on property owned by Pima County. They are installing the pipeline southward, generally following the alignment of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop (Loop) and will ultimately tie-in to the already completed segment south of the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park between Cortaro and Ina roads.

See the interactive project map at sewerimprovements.info/crrps-map

Beginning Monday, February 12, through Wednesday, February 21, the north bound lane of the Loop pathway will be reduced to half a lane near the Amazon Facility. This temporary restriction will allow the contractor to correct soil erosion conditions in the area. 

  • The temporary half lane restriction of the north bound lane will be in place from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
  • Flaggers may be on site to direct pedestrians and bicyclists when large equipment is crossing the pathway.
  • This work schedule may be impacted by rain and/or saturated soil conditions.

For your safety, and the safety of all our workers, please DO NOT USE the CLOSED SECTIONS of Loop pathway.
Please comply with all instructional traffic control devices, detour signage and/or flagging personnel.

Emergency access will always be provided.

*The above work schedule may be impacted by weather or mechanical failure.

When complete, this sewer improvement project will provide seven miles of a new dual force main sewer system between the CRRPS, and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility. The Loop travelers will also enjoy a newly paved pathway that will be installed from the El Rio Preserve area to Ina Road.

In addition to the newly paved Loop pathway - RWRD, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and the Town of Marana are working closely to restore the Loop linear park pathway and amenities. Restoration through this project will include an improved irrigation system, revegetation with native trees, shrubs, and other desert plants along with improved maintenance access.
View details: pdf

Sidewalk and Bike Lane Closure

Silverbell & Yuma Mine Road
January 2, 2024

Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County RWRD, continues construction on the installation of a new dual 24-inch pipe from the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS), located off North Coachline Boulevard. The new sewer alignment is located within an existing utility corridor on property owned by Pima County. They are installing the pipeline southward, generally following the alignment of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop (Loop) and will ultimately tie-in to the already completed segment south of the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park between Cortaro and Ina roads. (See the interactive project map)

Beginning the week of January 3, 2024, the bike lane and sidewalk will be closed along the east side of Silverbell Road, from Yuma Mine Road (near the Amazon facility), northerly to the area of Bradstreet Drive.

This closure will allow truck traffic to safely access the construction area for continued installation of the force main sewer line currently being installed south of Cortaro Road.

  • The bike lane and sidewalk closure will be in place 24 hours per day, seven days per week through the end of April 2024.
  • Travel lanes along Silverbell Road will not be impacted.

For your safety, and the safety of all our workers, please DO NOT USE the CLOSED SECTIONS of Loop pathway.
Please comply with all instructional traffic control devices, detour signage and/or flagging personnel.

Emergency access will always be provided.

*The above work schedule may be impacted by weather or mechanical failure.

When complete, this sewer improvement project will provide seven miles of a new dual force main sewer system between the CRRPS, and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility. The Loop travelers will also enjoy a newly paved pathway that will be installed from the El Rio Preserve area to Ina Road.

In addition to the newly paved Loop pathway - RWRD, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and the Town of Marana are working closely to restore the Loop linear park pathway and amenities. Restoration through this project will include an improved irrigation system, revegetation with native trees, shrubs, and other desert plants along with improved maintenance access.

You can sign up on the project website www.sewerimprovements.com to receive electronic notifications delivered to your email account.
View details: pdf

Eastbound Cortaro Road Bike Land Closure

Loop Trail and Cortaro Road
August 4, 2023

Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County RWRD, has begun construction to install a new dual 24-inch pipe from the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS), located off North Coachline Boulevard. The new sewer alignment is located within an existing utility corridor on property owned by Pima County. They are installing the pipeline southward, generally following the alignment of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop (Loop) and will ultimately tie-in to the already completed segment south of the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park between Cortaro and Ina roads.   (See the interactive project map at www.sewerimprovements.info)

Beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, the eastbound Cortaro Road bike lane will be closed between W. Mamie Kai Drive and the Cortaro Road bridge over the Santa Cruz River. This closure is to accommodate preparation for and installation of the force main sewer line installation beneath Cortaro Road - utilizing a jack and bore operation. To access the work site, Borderland Construction will use the dirt lot on the south side of Cortaro Road, between the Northwest Allied Physicians Office and the Cortaro Road bridge over the Santa Cruz River.

  • The bike lane closure will be in place 24 hours per day, seven days per week through the end of October 2023.
  • Work hours will be 6 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday (subject to change)

For your safety, and the safety of all our workers, please DO NOT USE the CLOSED SECTIONS of Loop pathway.

Please comply with all instructional traffic control devices, detour signage and/or flagging personnel.

Emergency access will always be provided.

*The above work schedule may be impacted by weather or mechanical failure.

When complete, this sewer improvement project will provide seven miles of a new dual force main sewer system between the CRRPS, and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility. The Loop travelers will also enjoy a newly paved pathway that will be installed from the El Rio Preserve area to Ina Road.

In addition to the newly paved Loop pathway - RWRD, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and the Town of Marana are working closely to restore the Loop linear park pathway and amenities.  Restoration through this project will include an improved irrigation system, revegetation with native trees, shrubs, and other desert plants along with improved maintenance access.

You can sign up on the project website www.sewerimprovements.com to receive electronic notifications delivered to your email account.
View details: pdf

Loop Closed Between Wade McClean and Cortaro

Loop Trail and Cortaro Road
July 27, 2023

Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County RWRD, has begun construction to install a new dual 24-inch pipe from the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS), located off North Coachline Boulevard. The new sewer alignment is located within an existing utility corridor on property owned by Pima County. They are installing the pipeline southward, generally following the alignment of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop (Loop) and will ultimately tie-in to the already completed segment south of the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park between Cortaro and Ina roads.   (See the interactive project map at www.sewerimprovements.com)

On Monday, July 31, 2023, the contractor will begin work in preparation of a jack and bore operation that will install pipes beneath Cortaro Road. This work will require the Loop pathway to be closed from the Wade McLean Neighborhood Park to just south of Cortaro Road (see map). Closure along this section of the Loop pathway is currently scheduled to be in place through January 2024.

For your safety, and the safety of all our workers, please DO NOT USE the CLOSED SECTIONS of Loop pathway.

  • Residents whose properties back up to the Loop in this area should expect weekday construction activity - generally from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wade McLean Neighborhood Park will only be accessible from the multi-use path off Silverbell Road near Coyote Trails Elementary School.
  • The multi-use path from Silverbell Road near Coyote Trails Elementary School, will remain open only for travel to Wade McLean Neighborhood Park. Northbound Loop access to Twin Peaks Road and southbound Loop access to Cortaro Road will not be permitted.

The Loop between Twin Peaks Road and Wade McLean Neighborhood Park is currently closed while the contractor completes trenching activities and pipe installation. Repaving and striping of the Loop pathway will follow the pipe installation. Work along this section of pathway is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2023.

The contractor has completed the sewer pipe installation, and the repaving and striping of the Loop pathway north of Twin Peaks Road. The pathway was reopened to the public on June 30, 2023, and is accessible from both the north and south side of Twin Peaks Road.

Emergency access will always be provided.

*The above work schedule may be impacted by weather or mechanical failure.

When complete, the sewer improvement project will provide seven miles of a new dual force main sewer system between the CRRPS, and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility. The Loop travelers will also enjoy a newly paved pathway that will be installed from the El Rio Preserve area to Ina Road.

In addition to the newly paved Loop pathway - RWRD, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and the Town of Marana are working closely to restore the Loop linear park pathway and amenities.  Restoration through this project will include an improved irrigation system, revegetation with native trees, shrubs, and other desert plants along with improved maintenance access.

You can sign up on the project website www.sewerimprovements.com to receive electronic notifications delivered to your email account. 
View details: pdf | map

 
If you have any questions or concerns related to the project please call (520) 622-2527 or (520) 724-3400.

Pima County