Voter‑Backed $2.49M Work Begins on 19th Ave NE Reconstruction
City project logs show November activity for the voter‑approved $2.49 million reconstruction of 19th Ave NE includes water‑line connections on Cherry Road, Strawberry Place, Strawberry Drive and both loops of Rebecca Loop, with flagging operations to start on Cherry Road Nov. 10. The multiyear project, covering 19th Ave NE from 10th Street to Cherry Road, will replace roadway, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure and is scheduled to run through March 2026, affecting local traffic and utility access during construction.
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City project logs released this week detail the next phase of the $2.49 million reconstruction of 19th Ave NE, a voter‑approved infrastructure project that will overhaul roadway, drainage, water and sewer systems between 10th Street and Cherry Road. Monthly logs for November indicate crews will carry out water‑line connections on Cherry Road, Strawberry Place, Strawberry Drive and both loops of Rebecca Loop.
Contractor activity on Cherry Road will include flagging operations beginning Nov. 10 to manage traffic while connections are completed. The project timeline in the logs shows work continuing through March 2026, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the reconstruction that extends beyond surface paving to include subsurface water and sewer replacements and drainage improvements.
The work represents a major investment in the corridor, aiming to address aging utility lines and improve stormwater handling and road conditions. For residents and motorists in Sandoval County, the immediate implications are increased construction activity, temporary traffic controls and the potential for brief delays near work zones, particularly on Cherry Road where flagging will be in use. Property owners along Strawberry Place, Strawberry Drive and Rebecca Loop should also anticipate construction crews on site for water‑line connections in November.
The project was approved by voters, signaling public support for targeted infrastructure upgrades. City project logs serve as the primary public record for scheduling and contractor actions, providing transparency about when and where crews will be working. The logs’ specificity—naming streets and the Nov. 10 start date for flagging—gives residents concrete information to plan daily travel and service needs.
Beyond short‑term disruptions, officials and planners argue such investments reduce long‑term maintenance costs, lower flood and utility‑failure risks, and improve roadway safety and reliability. The project’s inclusion of drainage and sewer work is particularly relevant for local resilience during seasonal weather events.
As the reconstruction proceeds over the next 16 months, continued public documentation through project logs will be important for accountability and community awareness. Residents seeking updates should monitor the city’s project postings and notices for schedule changes, lane closures and any advisories related to water service during connections. The schedule and scope in the logs make clear that the work is an incremental but substantial effort to modernize infrastructure along this section of 19th Ave NE.
