BMU Water Main Project - Phase 6

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Project Update | July 23, 2026 

Construction to install a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass is complete. Seeding and cleanup efforts will be completed in the coming weeks. 

Project Update | July 13, 2026 

Construction continues on the BMU Water Main Project – Phase 6, installing a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.

Completed: 

• Jackrabbit Avenue  watermain installation and tie-in. 

In Progress: 

•  Jackrabbit Avenue closure and reconstruction. 

Project Update | July 1, 2026

Beginning Monday, July 6, Jackrabbit Avenue will be temporarily closed for the installation of a treated water main and connection to the existing water system. 

Follow the posted detour signs and use alternate routes during construction. 

Project Update | June 29, 2026

Construction continues on the BMU Water Main Project – Phase 6, installing a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.

Completed:

•  Reconstruction and waterline installation on 22nd Ave from U.S. Highway 14 Bypass to Research Parkway are now complete 

Upcoming:

• Jackrabbit Avenue will be temporarily closed for the installation of a treated water main and connection to the existing system. 

Project Update | June 11, 2026

Construction is ongoing for Phase 6 of the BMU Water Main Project, which includes installing a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.

In Progress:

• 22nd Ave closure and reconstruction. 

Project Update | May 28, 2026

Construction continues on the BMU Water Main Project – Phase 6, installing a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.

Completed:

• Sunnybrook Drive road reconstruction and black dirt installation.

In Progress:

• 22nd Ave closure and watermain installation work.

Project Update | May 13, 2026 

Starting May 18, 22nd Ave will be closed from U.S. Highway 14 Bypass to Research Parkway during waterline installation and roadway reconstruction work. This closure is expected to take 45 days. 

Use detour signs  to access Medary Ave during  construction.

Completed:

• Both horizontal directional drills (HDDs) south of the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.
• Bore and jack installation to the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
• Watermain installation and service connection on Sunnybrook Drive.

In Progress:

• Sunnybrook Drive road reconstruction and black dirt work.

Upcoming:

• 22nd Ave closure and watermain installation work.

Project Update | April 30, 2026 

Construction is underway on the BMU Water Main Project – Phase 6, installing a new 16-inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass.

Completed:

• Bore and jack under U.S. Highway 14 Bypass near Sunnybrook Drive. 

In Progress:

• Sunnybrook Drive road closure for watermain installation. 
• Fusing fusible pipe for horizontal directional drilling (HDD). 

Upcoming:

• HDD south of the bypass. 
• Bore and jack under the bypass for the watermain to the DeHaan Equestrian Center.

Project Update | April 9, 2026

Work is ramping up as the BMU Water Main Project – Phase 6 construction gets started. Initial site preparation and coordination are underway for the installation of a new 16‑inch treated water main along the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass. 

In Progress:

• Erosion control measures have been installed throughout the project area.
• Traffic control signage is in place to support construction activities and maintain safe travel conditions.
• Topsoil stripping within project limits is beginning this week.

Starting:

• Contractor mobilization for the bore and jack operation near Sunnybrook Drive.

Later This Spring:
The 22nd Avenue closure is currently anticipated for mid-May, with traffic detoured to Medary Avenue during this time. Work will include removal of asphalt in the southbound lane to Research Parkway, installation of a new waterline connecting to the existing system, and full roadway reconstruction. The northbound lanes will then be milled and overlaid, followed by pavement marking installation prior to reopening.

Project Information

What to Expect  

• Service Distribution: Temporary water – customers will be notified for a short shutoff to connect temporary water.
• Closures: Temporary closures will include Sunnybrook Drive, 22nd Avenue from the U.S. Highway 14 Bypass to Research Parkway, and Jackrabbit Avenue south of the Bypass following completion of 22nd Avenue work.
• Temporary Mailboxes & Garbage Collection: Temporary mailboxes and garbage collection will be provided for residents on Sunnybrook Drive during construction.