Drilling Under I-40 in Flagstaff. SureFlow Project Profile - Ditch Witch West & Core Media Solutions

When Core Media Solutions rolled onto the jobsite in Flagstaff, Arizona, they had a brand new Ditch Witch AT32 on the trailer and a tough bore ahead. The project involved drilling under the I-40/I-17 interchange—one of the busiest junctions in Northern Arizona—through a solid rock formation that had the potential to make life difficult in a hurry.

Ditch Witch West provided full on-site training and support throughout the project, ensuring Core Media’s crew was dialed in on day one. Their team worked side by side with the drill crew during setup, walk-through, and live drilling, helping them get the most out of the new AT32 from the start. From machine operation to downhole tooling, their hands-on approach helped the job go smoothly and gave the crew the confidence to push forward through a tough formation without hesitation.

From start to finish, the bore went exactly the way it should. No fluid losses. No returns. No stuck pipe. No scrambling for backup plans. Just steady forward progress through unforgiving ground.

SureFlow isn’t a magic trick. It’s a proprietary blend of polymers engineered specifically for challenging conditions like this. On rock bores, it helps crews maintain pressure, keep the hole stable, and clear cuttings. On this job, it did exactly what it was built to do.

Core Media knocked out the crossing with zero issues. The AT32 performed flawlessly. And SureFlow kept the job moving without ever becoming the topic of conversation—just the way it should be.

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