Prescott Blog

*For the 'Narrows' experience* watch 2-minute video clip driving Thursday Feb 12 at 10:05 AM
thru the Granite Dells 'Narrows".
Click Here: hwy_89_northbound_Feb%2012_10AM_HI-RES.mp4


Click here for 3 Aerial Map views at hi-res, to compare: Dells_89.html


You've heard about it. Widen now with traffic circles and sewer pipe
replacement or leave for now and just replace sewer pipe.

Read the report here: https://prescottaz.portal.civicclerk.co ... hment/6965
Report BACKGROUND
City Contract No. 2025-066
The report includes the evaluation and ranking of up to 15 alignment alternatives, including
preliminary design concepts for the three (3) highest ranked alternatives.

- 3B. Widening to five lanes, two new roundabouts and additional right-outs;
- 5B. Widening to five lanes with four lanes and a median barrier through The Narrows, two new roundabouts and additional right-outs; and,
- 2B. Current roadway with no additional lanes, two new roundabouts and additional right-outs.

Prescott Mayor-elect Cathey Rusing said she supports option 2B with modifications. (Aug 27, 2025)
The consultant's recommended option is 3B.


Go here for Granite Dells Images, maps and commentary: Dells_89.html

I suggest the proposed roundabouts in the Dells corridor widening will slow traffic. The Sedona 'residential street' roundabouts south of Sedona can slow busy traffic to a crawl. Roundabouts work well, but not everywhere. Hwy 89 widening will be needed, but I say delete the planned roundabouts in the corridor.

Daily Courier Columnist on page 4A in the Feb 22 Sunday edition.
Opinion
Science and Sense: Common sense, and another 'approach'
By KELLY KADING, Courier Columnist;
".....As for the Dells, why not include 16 panels, engraved into the granite, along the route where the new rock faces will be cleaved….we could memorialize important figures from our history – Sharlot Hall, Bucky O’Neill, Doc Holliday and the Earps….of course, we would need to reserve a panel for our current City Council and mayor" and let me add our local columnist, Mr. Kading: