News Flash

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

June 4, 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 6/7: 
  • Temporary lane closures of Jackson Street east of Willard Street. 
  • Full closure of Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Duke Street between Yancey Street and Pettigrew Street.
• Week of 6/14: 
  • Full closure of Jackson Street between Duke Street and Willard Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Duke Street between Yancey Street and Pettigrew Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Willard Street.

Saturday – Sunday June 5-6, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of June 7, 2021:

• Jackson Street east of Willard Street will have temporary lane closures to accommodate asphalt restoration.  
  • 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 closures. 
  • 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.
• 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 Pettigrew Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • New lane shifts in Duke Street between Yancey and Chapel Hill streets using temporary pavement markings will be implemented.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • 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 June 12-13, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of June 14, 2021:

• 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 Pettigrew Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • New lane shifts in Duke Street between Yancey and Chapel Hill streets using temporary pavement markings will be implemented.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • 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.
• Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Willard Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • New lane shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Willard streets using temporary pavement markings will be implemented.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • 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 June 19-20, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

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