News Flash

Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Construction Look Ahead

July 7, 2023

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://www.durhamnc.gov/3976/Lakewood-Avenue-Sewer-Replacement-Projec.

Planned Road / Lane Closures will occur as follows:

• Week of 7/10: 
  • Lane closures and shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.
• Week of 7/17: 
  • Lane closures and shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.
• Future Week(s): 
  • Lane closures and shifts along University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection.

Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk impacts will occur as follows:

• Portions of the sidewalk along University Drive near the Duke Street intersection will have temporary closures.

Saturday – Sunday July 8-9, 2023:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of July 10, 2023:

• Lane closures and shifts in University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection will be in place to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Flaggers will be used in University Drive between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM to maintain traffic in both directions.
  • Temporary pavement markings will be installed to shift traffic lanes along University Drive.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
  • Sanitary sewer installations will and continue north along University Drive.
  • Temporary Forest Hills Shopping Center driveway and parking closures will be required, however access to all businesses will remain accessible. 
  • 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 15-16, 2023:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Week of July 17, 2023:

• Lane closures and shifts in University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection will be in place to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Flaggers will be used in University Drive between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM to maintain traffic in both directions.
  • Temporary pavement markings will be installed to shift traffic lanes along University Drive.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
  • Sanitary sewer installations will and continue north along University Drive.
  • Temporary Forest Hills Shopping Center driveway and parking closures will be required, however access to all businesses will remain accessible. 
  • 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 22-23, 2023:

• No work is planned on Saturday or Sunday.

Projected Future Work (pending progress and weather):

• Lane closures and shifts in University Drive / Lakewood Avenue near the Duke Street intersection will be in place to accommodate sanitary sewer installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closures and shifts.
  • Flaggers will be used in University Drive between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM to maintain traffic in both directions.
  • Temporary pavement markings will be installed to shift traffic lanes along University Drive.
  • Sidewalk traffic will be disrupted in this area.
  • Sanitary sewer installations will and continue north along University Drive.
  • Temporary Forest Hills Shopping Center driveway and parking closures will be required, however access to all businesses will remain accessible. 
  • 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.

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