News Flash

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

December 24, 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 12/27: 
  • 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 1/3: 
  • 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.
  • Lane closures and shifts in Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Jackson 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:

• 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.
• Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Jackson Street will have temporary closures to accommodate waterline installation. 

Friday – Monday December 24-27, 2021:

• No work will take place on Friday through Monday. 

Week of December 28, 2021:

• 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. 

Friday – Sunday December 31, 2021 – January 2, 2022:

• No work will take place on Friday through Sunday. 

Week of January 3, 2022:

• 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.
• Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Jackson 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 / Jackson and Gregson / Chapel Hill Street 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 January 8-9, 2022:

• No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday. 

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