Casa Grande residents, take note: the Kortsen Road Sewer Relief Project is making its way across town, and it's bringing traffic adjustments with it. Starting November 4, the necessary installation of a new sewer line will impact the intersection of Peart Road and Kortsen Road. As reported by the City of Casa Grande, Phase I of the project will see eastbound lanes on Kortsen Road closed between Colorado Street and Peart Road, extending to Desert Willow Way. Commuters are advised, traffic will be rerouted onto temporary two-way paths on the westbound lanes shoulder.
The upgrade isn't a minor inconvenience; it's part of a larger, $8.7 million undertoleration for the city’s sewer system. According to the City of Casa Grande's announcement, the project will span approximately 4.6 miles and allow for an extra 9 million gallons of daily sewer capacity. This bolster is meant to support the area's expanding infrastructure demands. Phase II kicks off on November 6, clamping down on Peart Road with a full closure from Prickly Pear Way to Kortsen Road. Detours will be sent via Cottonwood Lane or Oneil Drive, with the closures expected to last until November 20.
For commuters, the message is clear: plan for delays. The city has asked drivers to be patient and remain alert for traffic signs due to crews working both in the roadway and on the shoulder. The additional sewer capacity this project provides is designed to keep pace with Casa Grande's growth, ensuring the city's services can keep up with its expanding population.
If you've got questions about the project or the inevitable holdups it entails, direct them to the Casa Grande Public Works Department at (520) 421-8625. For concerns specifically about traffic control, Josh Crandall, the Project Superintendent, can be reached at (602) 527-4485. And for the real-time update addicts, there's always the option to sign up for CGAlerts – it might just save you a few minutes on your commute.
