City of Durham, NC

05/29/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/29/2023 10:02

Project Update | May 26, 2023

Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Construction Look Ahead

May 26, 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 5/30:
    • Temporary lane closures and shifts near the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection.
    • Lane closures and shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.
  • Week of 6/5:
    • Temporary lane closures and shifts near the South Street / Hillside Ave intersection.
    • Lane closures and shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.
  • Future Week(s):
    • Lane closures and 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 - Monday May 27-29, 2023:

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

Week of May 30, 2023:

  • Lane closures and 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 closures and shifts.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
    • Sanitary sewer installations will begin within easements in the Forest Hills Shopping Center parking lot, and continue north along University Drive.
    • 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.
  • Temporary lane closures and shifts near the South Street and Hillside Avenue intersection to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
    • 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 June 3-4, 2023:

  • No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of June 5, 2023:

  • Lane closures and 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 closures and shifts.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
    • Sanitary sewer installations will begin within easements in the Forest Hills Shopping Center parking lot, and continue north along University Drive.
    • 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.
  • Temporary lane closures and shifts near the South Street and Hillside Avenue intersection to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
    • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
    • 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 June 10-11, 2023:

  • No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Projected Future Work (pending progress and weather):

  • Lane closures and 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 closures and shifts.
    • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
    • Sanitary sewer installations will begin within easements in the Forest Hills Shopping Center parking lot, and continue north along University Drive.
    • 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].