Casa Grande residents can expect a slight disruption on Florence Boulevard and Arizola Road starting Thursday as contractors from Metronet resume fiber installation work. The construction is slated to last around two weeks, officials announced, with necessary lane shifts to facilitate the work in those areas. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, drive at reduced speeds through the marked cone zones, and anticipate altered traffic patterns between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Even as crews descend on thoroughfares, work will be ongoing in local neighborhoods, where Metronet's push for high-speed fiber internet continues both above and below ground. The company has taken steps to ensure visibility of its operatives, with all workers and vehicles bearing the unmistakable Metronet logo. Motorists, chancing upon these sites, should drive cautiously through the cone zones, as crews work in the right-of-way.
Advanced technology is at the heart of Metronet's operation, aimed at keeping street disturbance to a minimum. For localities already crisscrossed by overhead utilities, existing structures will serve as the conduit for new installations. Areas free from poles will see the introduction of fiber cables via a method known as horizontal drilling, heralded for its minimal impact on the surfaces it traverses.
Metronet's proactive approach to community relations is evident in their dedicated construction webpage, offering deep dives into the construction process, instructional videos, and interactive components that give residents the power to bring to the company's notice specific concerns involving subterranean installations like sprinkler systems. Questions residents harbor about the installation can also be addressed here, with the website functioning as a go-to hub for assistance.
The City of Casa Grande, in a statement shared on its website, has expressed gratitude towards the people for their patience and cooperation as the high-speed internet infrastructure project materializes across the region.
