The City of Flagstaff announced on March 23 that it will start channel improvements in a section of Fanning Wash between Steves Boulevard and Linda Vista Drive in early April. The project, conducted with Eagle Mountain Construction, includes removing vegetation and trees as needed, along with slope and channel enhancements designed to improve water flow capacity. Work is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
This initiative is part of the city’s five-year Stormwater Capital Improvements Program. It marks the first of three planned projects aimed at reducing flooding risk for homes and businesses near Fanning Wash. Upon completion, the wash will remain naturalized.
Construction activities may take place Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with possible temporary restrictions on lanes, sidewalks, and trails along Steves Boulevard and Linda Vista Drive due to equipment use and noise. The city advises residents to follow marked signage during this period. All work is highly dependent on weather conditions.
Flagstaff operates under an elected mayor and council members who set policy for the community according to the official website. The city provides services through its various departments while encouraging public involvement via boards, commissions, and elections according to the official website.
Flagstaff has a history of environmental initiatives: it received designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City in 2001 according to the official website. The city adopted zoning codes in 1989 limiting outdoor lighting per acre according to the official website, following an ordinance enacted in 1958 addressing outdoor lighting issues according to the official website.
For more information or questions about this project, residents can contact the Project Hotline at (928) 255-5153.
