Avondale planning roadwork project on Western Avenue

The city of Avondale will be conducting underground drainage construction on Western Avenue just west of Eliseo C. Felix, Jr. Way.

The project is intended to improve the drainage for properties along 9th Street between Riley Drive and Western Avenue, according to a city press release.

Work is expected to begin Monday, Feb. 12, and be completed by Saturday, Feb. 24.

A partial road closure from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and possibly Saturdays, will be necessary to complete the construction on Western Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained with the use of flaggers directing traffic.

Visitors to the Avondale Resource Center, Avondale Resource Center, 995 E. Riley Drive, from points south and west are advised to use Riley Drive.

Schedules are always subject to change because of weather or other unforeseen factors. Please remember to slow down and use caution around construction workers and equipment.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and proceed with caution.

Call the city’s engineering department at 623-333-4000 for more info.