Water projects needed to improve system reliability
EL PASO – Beginning the week of January 6, El Paso Water will resume construction on two projects near the intersection of Viscount and Airway boulevards, a waterline rehabilitation and Pipeline Protection Project.
The waterline project involves the replacement of a cast-iron main to address a consistent water leak near Airway and Viscount. EPWater has tried several non-intrusive methods to resolve the leak, but replacement is the best option. Directional drilling will be used to install a corrosion resistant waterline with a life span of 50-100 years.
The Pipeline Protection Project is also resuming on the westbound lanes of Viscount. EPWater is proactively replacing metal water mains citywide which cross major gas pipelines to minimize the likelihood of breaks.
Business access will be maintained, and drivers should follow detour signage and traffic control:
- Two southbound lanes of Airway closed from Viscount to Gateway West
- No access to International Drive from Airway
- Viscount westbound reduced to one lane from Bellrose Drive to Airway
El Paso Water is committed to ensuring the resiliency of the water distribution system to better serve customers.
