News Flash

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

January 29, 2021

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 2/1: 
  • Full closure of Willard Street between Julian Carr and Yancey Street. 
  • Westbound lane closure of Jackson Street between Willard Street and Duke Street. 
  • Lane closure in Duke Street between Morehead Ave and Jackson Street.
• Week of 2/8: 
  • Full closure of Willard Street between Julian Carr and Yancey Street. 
  • Lane closure in Duke Street between Morehead Ave and Jackson Street.
  • Eastbound lane closure of Jackson Street east of Willard Street.

Week of February 1, 2021:

• Willard Street between Julian Carr and Yancey Street will have a road closure to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Willard Street detour. 
  • Access to the ATC South Deck via Willard Street will open.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • Water service reconnections will be coordinated at least 7 days in advance of planned work.
• Duke Street between Morehead Ave and Jackson Street will have a lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closure.
  • 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 February 6-7, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of February 8, 2021:

• Willard Street between Julian Carr and Yancey Street will have a road closure to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Willard Street detour. 
  • Access to the ATC South Deck via Willard Street will remain open.
  • 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.
• Duke Street between Morehead Ave and Jackson Street will have a lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closure. 
  • 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 east of Willard Street will have an eastbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Jackson Street lane closure. 
  • 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.

Saturday – Sunday February 13-14, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

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