The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Water Conservation

Please be aware of the need for water conservation. We respectfully request residents conserve water by checking faucets, pipes, and toilets for leaks and only watering lawns and gardens between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. On behalf of the City of Douglas, thank you for your commitment to ensuring a sustainable water supply for our community.

3rd Street & Chino Road

All vehicles traveling to Mexico via the Port of Entry continue to use Chino Road to Pan American Avenue. Heavy commercial trucks continue to be diverted to 3rd Street via ‘H’ Avenue. Construction roadside improvements is in the planning process and include sidewalk installation and street light installation on 3rd Street and Chiricahua Avenue to Chino Road.

Curbing Installation

Curb and gutter installation will continue taking place on Frederick Drive from Applewhite-23rd Street. Construction hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Christmas Decorations

City crews will continue removing Christmas decorations in the downtown area.

Fire hydrant and water system maintenance continues along with miscellaneous concrete sidewalk repairs, pothole patching, cleanup, and graffiti cleanup throughout the city. If you have questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 417-7310. Should problems arise with water and/or sewer services on the weekend or a holiday, please contact the Douglas Police Department at 417-7550, and on-call staff will be dispatched to your residence.

The City asks that you please obey all construction detours and use caution while driving or walking through these construction zones. We apologize for the inconveniences and we thank you for your patience. Please help keep everyone safe.