Residents of Avondale's Cashion neighborhood are set to see the streets and utilities around them undergo a significant transformation starting July 17. The City of Avondale has announced the Cashion Improvement Project, which will encompass the area bounded by 111th and 113th Avenue, as well as Buckeye Road and Durango Street. The initiative is poised to introduce new waterlines, updated street lighting, and improved road surfaces, with the goal of completion slated for April 2025.
Initial improvements will swiftly begin to relocate fences and walls to property lines and lay the groundwork to install conduits for future street lights. This phase is crucial to ensure that the streets will be lit adequately. According to the city's announcement, those living in the vicinity of the construction will receive direct notifications about the impending works via door hanger alerts. Additional work, expected to start in late July or early August, will involve a revamp of the water infrastructure. This process will include not only the replacement of existing pipelines but also the individual water services and fire hydrants.
The city has made a commitment that residents will maintain local access during the construction phase, except for certain instances which will be communicated clearly in advance. There will also be the necessary detours and on-street parking restrictions, to facilitate the timely and safe completion of the project. For individuals requiring temporary changes to their daily routes or those concerned about access, the city has provided a hotline at 602-532-6250, as well as comprehensive project updates available on the Avondale's project page.
Once the updates to the waterline system are firmly in place, attention will turn to make sure that sidewalks and ramps are brought up to ADA standards. In the same vein, the condition of the road surface will be enhanced, with a focus on asphalt renewal and the strengthening of subsurface materials. These changes aim to provide a safer and more accessible environment for all residents. The whole sequence of improvements is carefully planned to minimize disruptions, with the City of Avondale ensuring that emergency services will have uninterrupted access at all times. All planned disruptions to water services or accessibility will be notified to residents well in advance to mitigate any inconvenience these necessary works may cause.
