State Route 89 Dells Widening and Wastewater Pipeline Project
Summary
Senator Finchem wants a dedicated pot of HURF money for rural road repairs, which could fund the Highway 89 ramp and Dells repairs. Mayor Rusing asked him to keep pressure on ADOT to not forget rural Arizona.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential state funding for the $4 million 89/89A on-ramps and other road projects.
Rural drivers and commuters on Highways 89, 69, and 169.
Residents and businesses near the side streets oppose the turnaround; businesses on the frontage road worry about access; construction will disrupt traffic.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Community Meeting for State Route 89 and Wastewater Pipeline Project Canceled
PRESCOTT, AZ – The City of Prescott has canceled the community meeting scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, regarding the Effluent & Wastewater Pipelines & State Route 89 Improvements Project. The community meeting will be rescheduled, and the new...
City Council Voting Meeting - Oct 27, 2026
The 60% design for the $27 million SR-89 project drew debate over the proposed median turnaround ('Michigan left'), which several council members and residents opposed, and over the exclusion of Willow Lake roundabout fixes — the mayor demanded a roundabout project be in next year's budget.
Special Council Study Session - Oct 20, 2026
Senator Finchem wants a dedicated pot of HURF money for rural road repairs, which could fund the Highway 89 ramp and Dells repairs. Mayor Rusing asked him to keep pressure on ADOT to not forget rural Arizona.
City Council Voting Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The council debated and ultimately postponed a pre-construction contract with Fann Contracting for wastewater and SR89 roadway improvements after residents raised concerns about alignment and historical project issues.
City Council Voting Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
The city debated whether to widen State Route 89 through the Dells while replacing a failing effluent pipeline. Ultimately, the council chose Alternative 2C to fix the pipes without widening the road, prioritizing scenic preservation over future traffic capacity.
City Council Voting Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
The city needs to replace failing effluent and sewer lines through the Granite Dells, which will tear up the existing roadway. The council is debating whether to simply repair the road or widen State Route 89 to five lanes with roundabouts, a project estimated between $24.8M and $36.7M that has drawn intense public debate over traffic, safety, and preserving the iconic Dells landscape.
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