Heads up, Fountain Hills drivers: Your commutes might get a little stickier starting next month. The town has announced that it will kick off the final phase of its road repaving program on April 8, slating Panorama Drive for a facelift. The busy thoroughfare from Saguaro Blvd on the east to Fountain Hills Park and back to Saguaro Blvd on the west will get a new surface, a project expected to run until April 25, according to the town's official website.
Despite the construction, Panorama Drive will remain open, although drivers will encounter lane restrictions and must heed directives from public safety officials. The town assures that businesses along Panorama will remain accessible, despite the hassles that usually come hand-in-hand with these types of projects. Starting the project, tripping could be a headache for those used to smoother rides along Panorama Drive.
Town officials have made it clear that while traffic may be slower, emergency vehicles will be able to pass through the area at all times. "Construction will not affect emergency services, which will have access 24 hours a day, seven days a week," they stated on the town's website. In addition to ambulances and fire trucks, service vehicles like Republic Services, the Post Office, and other delivery services will also be able to make their rounds without interruption.
For those seeking more details—and probably looking for reassurance that this won't be an all-consuming mess—the town has set up an FAQ page on their site. All additional information concerned residents might need about the impending roadworks can be found there. Making the trek to the town's website will be worth it for residents itching for more information about the roadwork.
