News Flash

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

January 14, 2022

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 1/17: 
  • 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.
  • Road closure of Gregson Street between Pettigrew Street and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Isolated lane closures and traffic shifts in project area for sanitary sewer investigations, sewer rehabilitation, and pavement restoration.  
• Week of 1/24: 
  • 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.
  • Road closure of Gregson Street between Pettigrew Street and Chapel Hill 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 Peabody Street will have temporary closures to accommodate waterline installation.

Saturday – Sunday January 15-16, 2022:

• Work in Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Pettigrew Street will take place on Saturday,  The Gregson Street / Chapel Hill Street intersection will be closed with a detour to accommodate waterline installation in the intersection.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the detour of Gregson Street and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Local access to businesses within the road closure area will be maintained.
  • 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.
• No work will take place on Sunday.

Week of January 17, 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.
  • Planned water service interruptions will be coordinated at least 7 days in advance.
• 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.
• Gregson Street between Pettigrew Street and Chapel Hill Street will be closed with a detour to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the detour, using Main Street, Buchanan Blvd, and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Local access to businesses within the road closure area will be maintained.
  • 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 22-23, 2022:

• Work in Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Pettigrew Street will take place on Saturday,  The Gregson Street / Chapel Hill Street intersection will be closed with a detour to accommodate waterline installation in the intersection.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the detour of Gregson Street and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Local access to businesses within the road closure area will be maintained.
  • 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.
• No work will take place on Sunday.

Week of January 24, 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.
  • Planned water service interruptions will be coordinated at least 7 days in advance.
• 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.
• Gregson Street between Pettigrew Street and Chapel Hill Street will be closed with a detour to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the detour, using Main Street, Buchanan Blvd, and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Local access to businesses within the road closure area will be maintained.
  • 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 29-30, 2022:

• Work in Gregson Street between Chapel Hill Street and Pettigrew Street will take place on Saturday,  Gregson Street will be closed with a detour to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the detour, using Main Street, Buchanan Blvd, and Chapel Hill Street.
  • Local access to businesses within the road closure area will be maintained.
  • 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.
• No work will take place on Sunday.

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