A drainage system on I-17 in Phoenix in a spot that commonly becomes flooded during stormy periods, like monsoon season, has been replaced. Work on the new system began in the spring of 2020 and its cost was $38 million.
The system looks to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in the Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road underpasses in Phoenix.
"Crews installed new pipelines for the gravity controlled system and built large stormwater retention basins near Thunderbird Road," the Arizona Department of Transportation said. "The new system also allowed ADOT to remove outdated pump stations, installed back in 1964, near lower-lying underpasses carrying Peoria Avenue and Cactus, Thunderbird and Greenway roads beneath I-17.
"Angled pipelines will now move stormwater into retention basins or the Arizona Canal Diversion Channel north of Dunlap Avenue," ADOT explained. The agency does say there is still the possibility for flooding, however, that's when there's a lot of rain in a short amount of time. "Drivers should proceed with caution when storms hit and avoid driving into areas with standing or moving water," ADOT said.Whether you're new to Arizona, a native, or have been here a while now, it's never a bad idea to remind yourself and loved ones of the dangers of monsoon season and freshen up on how to stay safe, wherever you might be in the state.
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