Project Update | May 27, 2022

American Tobacco District Waterline Replacement - Phase 1 Project Update and Two-Week Look Ahead

May 27, 2022

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://durhamnc.gov/2780/American-Tobacco-District-Waterline-Repl.

Planned Road / Lane Closures will occur as follows:

• Week of 5/31:
  • Lane closures and shifts in Peabody Street between Main Street and Duke Street.
  • Lane closures in Jackson Street between Gregson Street and William Vickers Ave, and William Vickers Ave between Jackson Street and Chapel Hill Street.
• Week of 6/6:
  • Lane closures and shifts in Peabody Street between Main Street and Duke Street.
  • Lane closures in Jackson Street between Gregson Street and William Vickers Ave, and William Vickers Ave between Jackson Street and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Lane shifts in Willard Street between Yancey Street and Julian Carr Street.

Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk impacts will occur as follows:

• Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Gregson Street between Peabody and Pettigrew streets will have temporary closures to accommodate waterline installation.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday May 28-30, 2022:

• No work is planned on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (Memorial Day).

Week of May 31, 2022:

• Peabody Street between Main Street and Duke Street will have local road and lane closures to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the road and lane closures, including at the Gregson / Peabody and Duke / Peabody intersections.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Peabody Street between Main Street and Gregson Street will have isolated closures with local access being maintained.
  • Pavement along Peabody Street will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • 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.
• Jackson Street between Gregson Street and William Vickers Ave, and William Vickers Ave between Jackson Street and Chapel Hill Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation, pavement restoration, and sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts. Northbound traffic on William Vickers Ave will be maintained.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Pavement along Jackson St and William Vickers Ave will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • 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 June 4-5, 2022:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of June 6, 2022:

• Peabody Street between Main Street and Duke Street will have local road and lane closures to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the road and lane closures, including at the Gregson / Peabody and Duke / Peabody intersections.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Peabody Street between Main Street and Gregson Street will have isolated closures with local access being maintained.
  • Pavement along Peabody Street will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • 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.
• Jackson Street between Gregson Street and William Vickers Ave, and William Vickers Ave between Jackson Street and Chapel Hill Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation and pavement restoration.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts. Northbound traffic on William Vickers Ave will be maintained.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Pavement along Jackson St and William Vickers Ave will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • 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.
• Willard Street between Julian Carr and Jackson streets will have temporary lane shifts to accommodate waterline testing and final restoration.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • 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 June 11-12, 2022:

• On Saturday, Willard Street between Julian Carr and Jackson streets will have temporary lane shifts to accommodate waterline testing and final restoration.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • 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.
• No work is planned on Sunday.

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