City of Durham, NC

05/12/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2023 08:33

Project Update | May 12, 2023

Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Construction Look Ahead

May 12, 2023

The City appreciates your ongoing patience with the work along the busy corridors associated with this project. Additional information regarding this project can be found at: https://www.durhamnc.gov/3976/Lakewood-Avenue-Sewer-Replacement-Projec.

Planned Road / Lane Closures will occur as follows:

  • Week of 5/15:
    • Intersection closure of the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection.
  • Week of 5/22:
    • Intersection closure of the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection.
    • Lane shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.
  • Future Week(s):
    • Intersection closure of the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection.
    • Lane shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.

Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk impacts will occur as follows:

  • Portions of the sidewalk near the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection will have temporary closures.
  • Portions of the sidewalk along University Drive near the Duke Street intersection will have temporary closures.

Saturday - Sunday May 13-14, 2023:

  • No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of May 15, 2023:

  • The intersection of South Street and Hillside Avenue will be closed to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the South Street and Hillside Ave detour.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted near the intersection.
    • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
    • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
    • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.

Saturday - Sunday May 20-21, 2023:

  • No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of May 22, 2023:

  • The intersection of South Street and Hillside Avenue will be closed to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the South Street and Hillside Ave detour.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted near the intersection.
    • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
    • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
    • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
  • Lane shifts in University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection will be in place to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane shifts.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
    • Sanitary sewer installations will take place within easements in the Forest Hills Shopping Center parking lot.
    • Temporary Forest Hills Shopping Center driveway and parking closures will be required, however access to all businesses will remain accessible.
    • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
    • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
    • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.

Saturday - Sunday May 27-28, 2023:

  • No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Projected Future Work (pending progress and weather):

  • The intersection of South Street and Hillside Avenue will be closed to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the South Street and Hillside Ave detour.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted near the intersection.
    • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
    • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
    • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
  • Lane shifts in University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection will be in place to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane shifts.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
    • Sanitary sewer installations will take place within easements in the Forest Hills Shopping Center parking lot.
    • Temporary Forest Hills Shopping Center driveway and parking closures will be required, however access to all businesses will remain accessible.
    • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
    • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
    • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.

If you have questions, please email [email protected]