News Flash

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

April 30, 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..

Note: Durham Bulls opening day is May 11^th – we have been coordinating with the Bulls, and plan to have access to the DBAP/parking decks available for home games. Willard Street and Jackson St east of Willard will be open for access during baseball games. 

Planned Road / Lane Closures will occur as follows:

• Week of 5/3: 
  • Full closure of Willard Street between Julian Carr and Jackson Street. 
  • Eastbound lane closure of Jackson Street east of Willard Street. 
  • Full closure of Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street.
• Week of 5/10: 
  • Eastbound lane closure of Jackson Street east of Willard Street. 
  • Full closure of Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street.
  • Lane closure in Duke Street between Yancey Street and Chapel Hill Street.

Saturday – Sunday May 1-2, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of May 3, 2021:

• Willard Street between Julian Carr and Jackson Street will have a road closure to accommodate transmission main 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.
• 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 detour.  
  • Access to the ATC North Deck via Willard / Julian Carr will be open during 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.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
• Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street will have a full closure to accommodate transmission main installation.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Jackson Street detour.  
  • Access to the parking deck and surface parking lot will be maintained.
  • 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 May 8-9, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of May 10, 2021:

• 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 detour.  
  • Access to the ATC North Deck via Willard / Julian Carr will be open during 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.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
• Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street will have a full closure to accommodate transmission main installation.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the Jackson Street detour.  
  • Access to the parking deck and surface parking lot will be maintained.
  • 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 Yancey Street and Chapel Hill 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 May 15-16, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

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