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Starting Monday, Aug. 24, crews will close the eastbound lane of 19th Street between Logan Avenue and Garrett Avenue for roughly three weeks as the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities carries out a critical water-main replacement. Residents and drivers in the area should expect daytime restrictions and planned water outages; the work aims to reduce future service interruptions.
The project, overseen by the Board of Public Utilities, will require a full work zone clear of vehicles between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. Although homes and businesses will remain reachable, some driveways may be temporarily inaccessible from the street during construction windows.
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Key details for locals
Officials said the aging pipes being removed have reached the end of their useful life, and replacing them is intended to improve reliability for nearby customers. The board named Aztec Construction as the contractor charged with the replacement.
- Closure area: Eastbound 19th Street, between Logan and Garrett
- Start date: Monday, Aug. 24
- Duration: Approximately three weeks
- Work hours: Weekdays, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (vehicles must stay out of the right-of-way)
- Service impact: Planned water shutoffs will be coordinated in advance; emergency shutoffs remain possible
For residents directly affected by driveway access issues, the BOPU asks that vehicles be moved to safe parking areas away from the active work zone when work is scheduled. Coordination on planned water interruptions will be handled with customers ahead of time, the board said.
Why this matters now
Replacing worn water mains reduces the risk of sudden breaks that can cause longer outages, property damage and emergency repairs. Though short-term inconveniences are likely—detours, temporary loss of driveway access and scheduled water shutoffs—the upgrades are intended to deliver steadier service and fewer emergencies over time.
If you live or operate a business along the affected stretch, watch for direct notices from the BOPU about timing for shutoffs and driveway access, and plan errands around daytime work hours to avoid delays.
