News Flash

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

November 20, 2020

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 11/23: 
  • Northbound lane closure of Willard Street between Julian Carr Street and Jackson Street. 
  • Westbound lane closure of Yancey Street between Willard Street and Duke Street. 
  • Westbound lane closure of Jackson Street between Willard Street and Duke Street.
• Week of 11/30: 
  • Northbound lane closure of Willard Street between Julian Carr Street and Jackson Street.  
  • Westbound lane closure of Yancey Street between Willard Street and Duke Street. 
  • Westbound lane closure of Jackson Street between Willard Street and Duke Street. 

Week of November 23, 2020:

• Willard Street between Julian Carr Street and Jackson Street will have a northbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Willard Street northbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • 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.
• Yancey Street between Willard Street and Duke Street will have a westbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Yancey Street westbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • 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 Willard Street and Duke Street will have a westbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.  
  • Note: Westbound Jackson St and Westbound Yancey St will not be closed at the same time.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Jackson Street westbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • 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.

Thursday – Sunday November 26-29, 2020:

• No work will take place on Thursday or Friday for Thanksgiving.
• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of November 30, 2020:

• Willard Street between Julian Carr Street and Jackson Street will have a northbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Willard Street northbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Planned water service interruptions will be coordinated at least 7 days in advance.
• Yancey Street between Willard Street and Duke Street will have a westbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Yancey Street westbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • 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 Willard Street and Duke Street will have a westbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.  
  • Note: Westbound Jackson St and Westbound Yancey St will not be closed at the same time.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Jackson Street westbound detour. 
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted.
  • 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 December 5-6, 2020:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

If you have questions, please email [email protected]..

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