McKellips Relief Sewer Project No. CP0619NS12

• Project typeUtility Improvement
• Project scheduleConstruction began in mid-April 2025 and will be completed by August 2026.
• Contractor nameB&F Contracting

Overall Project Area Map(PDF, 4MB)

Project Description

Existing sewer mains have reliably served this area of Mesa for over 50 years. However, with continuous growth additional sewer capacity is needed. To address this, Mesa has contracted with B&F Contracting to install a new 15-inch diameter sewer. Accomplishing this task will require updating and/or relocating sections of existing utilities like water and gas lines and some storm drains.

To reduce roadway closures/restrictions, the sewer line installation and utility relocations will be done in various phases; at times, work will continue through the night or on weekends where possible. Due to the recent water main break in 2024 and having an overlapping work area, the reconstruction of the Gilbert and McKellips intersection has also been incorporated into this project after the utility work completes.

Project Phasing

Work crews are actively installing new sewer pipe and manholes through the Stapley/McKellips intersection. The installation will proceed north on Stapley into the intersection, then turn east onto McKellips Road. This is a complex work area requiring restrictions to available travel lanes. To minimize the duration of traffic disruptions in the intersection, crews are working seven days a week.

Utility Relocations - A section of waterline is being replaced on McKellips at Almond intersection (east of Gilbert Rd). Utility relocation efforts will be active in the Gilbert/McKellips intersection after restrictions are removed from the Stapley/McKellips intersection. Traffic control devices are removed during weekends when possible.

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