The intersection at Fielder Road and Arkansas Lane in Arlington is on the cusp of normalcy, with the Arlington Water Utilities’ Davis Pressure Plane Expansion Phase II project poised to wrap up by early November. Drivers who have navigated the snarls of construction will soon find smoother sailing, as the significant water and sewer system enhancements near their end. According to the City of Arlington, this development promises to elevate the water pressure within the bounds of Cooper Street, Fielder Road, Arkansas Lane, and Sanford Street.
Though the major construction tasks are nearly behind them, passersby can anticipate some sporadic lane closures. These are necessary to safeguard the workers as they lay sod and refresh lane markings, the City has expressed its gratitude towards residents for their patience during the construction period. Moreover, these closures will pave the way for a mill and overlay road improvement project by the Arlington Department of Public Works, aimed at markedly enhancing the road quality.
In detail, the Davis Pressure Plane improvements orchestrated under this phase include the installation of roughly 7,500 linear feet of 16-inch water mains and the replacement of roughly 1,600 linear feet of 6-inch to 12-inch water mains. An additional 2,700 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer mains have also been replaced, ensuring the area’s infrastructure is robust and reliable for the foreseeable future. In January 2022, Arlington City Council green-lit a contract totaling approximately $7.2 million between the City and Flow-Line Construction, Inc…