News Flash

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

July 22, 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 7/25: 
  • Road closure of Pettigrew Street west of Gregson Street.
  • Varying temporary lane shifts in project area. 
• Week of 8/1: 
  • Varying temporary lane shifts in project area.

Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk impacts will occur as follows:

• Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Gregson Street between Peabody and Pettigrew streets will have temporary closures to accommodate sidewalk replacements. 

Saturday – Sunday July 23-24, 2022:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday. 

Week of July 25, 2022:

• Pettigrew Street west of Gregson Street will be closed to accommodate roadway repairs.  
  • 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.
• Varying temporary lane shifts throughout the project area will be implemented to accommodate final road, sidewalk, and curb repairs.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for temporary lane closures and shifts.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections.
  • 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 July 30-31, 2022:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday. 

Week of August 1, 2022:

• Varying temporary lane shifts throughout the project area will be implemented to accommodate final road, sidewalk, and curb repairs.  
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for temporary lane closures and shifts.
  • Lane shifts with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control while work is taking place in intersections.
  • 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 August 6-7, 2022:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday. 

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