News Flash

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

December 10, 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 12/13: 
  • Varying lane closures and shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Pettigrew Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Memorial Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Peabody Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street.
  • Isolated lane closures and traffic shifts in project area for sanitary sewer investigations, sewer rehabilitation, and pavement restoration.   
• Week of 12/20: 
  • Varying lane closures and shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Pettigrew Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Memorial Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Peabody Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street.
  • Isolated lane closures and traffic shifts in project area for sanitary sewer investigations, sewer rehabilitation, and pavement restoration.  

Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk impacts will occur as follows:

• Dedicated bike lanes in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets will be removed as part of roadway lane shifts.
• Varying sidewalk on the north side of Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets will be closed to accommodate waterline installation.
• Portions of the sidewalk on the south side of Memorial Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street will have temporary closures to accommodate waterline installation.

Saturday – Sunday December 11-12, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of December 13, 2021:

• Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Pettigrew Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation and pavement restoration.
  • Lane shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets using temporary pavement markings are implemented.
  • Varying lane shifts with flaggers or temporary detours will be utilized for traffic control near active work areas.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Pavement along Chapel Hill Street will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • The sidewalk on the north side of Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets will be closed to accommodate waterline installation.
  • 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.
• Memorial Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Eastbound traffic on Memorial Street will be maintained at all times.  Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • The sidewalk on the south side of Memorial Street between Gregson and Duke streets will be closed to accommodate waterline installation.
  • 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.
• Peabody Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts, including at the Gregson / Peabody and Duke / Peabody intersections.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • 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.
• Isolated lane closures and shifts lasting several hours will be required in the project area to accommodate sanitary sewer investigations, sewer rehabilitation, and pavement restoration.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for all traffic detours.  
  • Sanitary sewer repairs, lining, and dye testing will take place in the project area.  Notices will be distributed to affected customers prior to work taking place.
  • Some work will occur during evening hours, including along Memorial Street between Gregson and Duke streets.

Saturday – Sunday December 18-19, 2021:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of December 20, 2021:

• Chapel Hill Street between Gregson Street and Pettigrew Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation and pavement restoration.
  • Lane shifts in Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets using temporary pavement markings are implemented.
  • Varying lane shifts with flaggers or temporary detours will be utilized for traffic control near active work areas.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Pavement along Chapel Hill Street will be rough and uneven as final pavement repairs are being completed.
  • The sidewalk on the north side of Chapel Hill Street between Gregson and Pettigrew streets will be closed to accommodate waterline installation.
  • 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.
• Memorial Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Eastbound traffic on Memorial Street will be maintained at all times.  Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • The sidewalk on the south side of Memorial Street between Gregson and Duke streets will be closed to accommodate waterline installation.
  • 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.
• Peabody Street between Gregson Street and Duke Street will have lane closures and traffic shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts, including at the Gregson / Peabody and Duke / Peabody intersections.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections and at waterline connection locations.
  • 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.
•  Isolated lane closures and shifts lasting several hours will be required in the project area to accommodate sanitary sewer investigations, sewer rehabilitation, and pavement restoration.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for all traffic detours.  
  • Sanitary sewer repairs, lining, and dye testing will take place in the project area during daytime hours.  Notices will be distributed to affected customers prior to work taking place.

Saturday – Sunday December 24-27, 2021:

• No work will take place on Friday through Monday.

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