Tuesday, September 2, 2008
1200 East Blvd
On Wednesday, September 3, crews will close two outbound lanes near the 1200 block of East Blvd. The crew will make repairs on a water service leak. and start after 9:00am once morning rush hour traffic dies down. Crews will redirect traffic to the inbound lines, using one lane for outbound traffic and one lane for inbound traffic.
Friday, June 27, 2008
1819 Queens Road (near Selwyn Avenue) - Friday night
Crews will be closing lanes near 1819 Queens Road starting 9:00 p.m. tonight. This is to replace a sewer pipe.
Two outbound lanes will be closed and one lane will be open for each direction.
Lanes will be reopened Saturday morning.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Albemarle Road (8800 block)
Crews are making a water connection in Albemarle Road (8800 block near Lawyers Road). One Outbound / Eastbound lane is closed through evening rush hour.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Arrowood Road (West)
Eastbound W. Arrowood Road at Nations Ford Road will be reduced to one through lane during this closure for the tie-in of a 24-inch water main by a contractor to Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Beatties Ford (3200 Block)
One inbound lane is closed through Saturday evening.
Crews are repairing a water valve Beatties Ford (3200 Block).
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Caldwell Street (500 Block) - For Thursday, July 10
Crews will repair a hydrant that was hit by a car on North Caldwell Street near the intersection of East Trade Street.
At least one lane (outside outbound)will be closed between 9 am and 4 pm on Thursday.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Charlottetowne Avenue
Charlottetowne Ave through the Elizabeth Ave intersection, will be reduced to two travel lanes (one for each approach) Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm. Travel lanes will be shifted to the eastside of Charlottetowne Ave for the installation of a sanitary sewer. The travel lanes will be shifted to the Westside of Charlottetowne Ave the following week. The travel lanes will be closed for approximately two weeks.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Cheshire Avenue at Santee Street
Cheshire Avenue at the intersection with Santee Street will be closed for construction of new sewer and storm drain lines as part of the Edgewood Neighborhood Improvement Project. Local access off of Freedom Drive and Tuckaseegee Road will be maintained.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Donald Ross (south of Wilkinson Blvd) - UPDATED FEB 18 4:15 pm
Crews completed installing the 64-inch water pipe. Due to difficulties getting asphalt for the final layer, the road is closed until Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
East Independence (6900 block)- updated at 12:40 p.m.
Crews will repair the water leak Wednesday night.
Two outbound lanes will be closed during the repair starting at 7:00 p.m. and should be reopened around morning rush hour.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Eastway Drive 3600 Block
Crews are repairing a water pipe near the 3600 Block of Eastway Drive. Two northbound lanes are closed through 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Ferncliff Road
Ferncliff Road at Providence Road will be closed beginning 9:00 a.m. September 8, 2008 through September 12, 2008. This road closure is necessary for the construction of water system improvements to serve Ferncliff and other adjacent roads. Local access will be from Sharon Lane to Phoenix Place to Ferncliff Road. The church driveway located on Ferncliff Road just south of the closure will remain accessible.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Fifth Street (2300 block)
Crews are repairing a sewer pipe in the 2300 block of East 5th Street Thursday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Fourth Street at Caldwell Street
Crews are replacing a 15-inch sewer pipes near the intersection of Fourth Street at Caldwell Street.
Lane closure details are as follows:
1. A sewer line has ruptured at Caldwell Street and Fourth Street
2. Fourth Street has been reduced to only one inbound lane at Caldwell Street
3. Caldwell Street is closed at Fourth Street
4. The Fourth Street Exit off I-277 South is closed
5. Davidson Street between Fourth Street and Trade Street is closed
6. These street closings are until further notice and are expected to affect evening rush hour traffic
Motorists are advised to avoid the area around the NASCAR Hall of Fame and expect considerable uptown congestion through Thursday night. Commuters are urged to use the LYNX Blue Line.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Graham Street at Norris Avenue
This weekend, southbound traffic on Graham St. at Norris Ave. will only have one lane open (funneled into the left-turn lane),and cross traffic on Norris will be restricted due to the ongoing installation and activation of new water lines by a City of Charlotte contractor (Propst Construction).
Weather permitting, the work will require the temporariy interruption of water service starting at 7 pm and lasting overnight Friday for customers along the 2500-2600 blocks of N. Graham Street (between Norris Ave. and Moretz Ave.)
If necessary, the make-up date for the temporary water service interruption would be Saturday (starting at 7 pm and lasting overnight). Once water service is restored, a few customers in the affected area may briefly experience slightly discolored-looking water and/or a slight chlorine odor from the disinfection process. Both circumstances are normal, safe and temporary. If needed, customers may want to run their cold-water tap until the water clears up. Customers with any questions or concerns are asked to dial 311 for assistance.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Hillside Avenue from Chelsea Drive to Croydon Road
Crews are rehabilitating sewer pipes under Hillside Avenue (from Chelsea Drive to Croydon Road).
Through traffic is being detoured onto Westfield Road and Selwyn Avenue to use parallel roads like Ridgewood and Tranquil Avenues for the next three weeks.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Houston Branch Road
Construction work on Houston Branch Road between Providence Plantation lane / Plantation Road and Foxfire Road.
Traffic will be detoured from Plantation Road onto Rosegate Lane then onto Foxfire Road back to Houston Branch Road from March 10 - 13 (9 am - 4 pm).
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I-485 near Truelight Church Road
Crews with Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities will be working on the I-485 outer loop this weekend, weather permitting.
Beginning at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, the right lane will be closed near mile marker 42, from prior to N.C. 51 to just past the Truelight Church Road overpass, to allow repairs on a water main. The ramp from N.C. 51 to the outer loop will be affected, but will remain open.
The closure will remain in place through 5 a.m. Monday, April 21.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Independence (5500 block near Idlewild Road)
Crews have the right outside outbound lane closed until Friday afternoon(4:00 p.m.) to work on a sewer pipe.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Johnston Road (near Toringdon Way) - UPDATED Feb 5
All lanes are open.
Some traffic barrels and cones may be beside the road through Wednesday. Also An light pole will be replaced later this month. This should be a minor traffic disruption when it occurs.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Johnston Road at Toringdon Way (updated Saturday at 7:30 p.m.)
Crews fixed the water leak on Johnston Road. Two northbound / inbound lanes are open.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Kenilworth (between East Morehead and John Belk Freeway) - updated 3:30 p.m.
Crews repaired a 6-inch water pipe near the 800 block of Kenilworth (between East Morehead and John Belk Freeway). Crew are now rebuilding and repaving the road.
All lanes are closed (except for local traffic onto Harding Place and Greenwood Cliff).
Drivers are encouraged to use McDowell Street or 3rd Street as alternate routes to East Morehead. Kenilworth will reopen around midnight.
Updates will be posted here later today.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Main Break Repairs Complete (6/20)
CHARLOTTE - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities has completed all repairs on water mains that it was responding to yesterday.
Here are updates on the following:
* 1900 BLOCK OF SOUTH BLVD: This repair is complete, and all lanes are open.
* SHARON ROAD NEAR FAIRVIEW/ENTRANCE TO SOUTHPARK MALL: This repair is complete, and all lanes are open.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Mallard Creek (near Governor Hunt Road / 9200 block)
Crews repaired a water pipe in this area Friday.
There is one lane open in each direction until 5:30 p.m.Friday.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Milton Road (1800 block near Plaza)
Crews are repairing a pipe on Milton Road (1800 block near Plaza). The right lane on Milton is closed at teh intersection of The Plaza. The left turn lane is also closed where Milton Road feeds the turning lane to the Plaza.
The lanes should be reopened by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monroe Road - 4300 block - updated at 4:30 p.m.
Inbound lanes are open on Monroe Road. Crews are currently removing barricades to open outbound lanes. All lanes will be open before 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Monroe Road (8300 block)
Crews will be working on a water pipe on the 8300 block of Monroe Road Saturday.
At least one inbound lane will be closed during construction.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Morehead Street (at Euclid Avenue) updated at 6 a.m. Jan. 18.
Crews fixed the pipe Thursday night and were able to get the road open before Friday morning rush hour.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Morehead Street and Euclid Avenue Intersection
Crews are repairing a valve on a 6-inch water pipe in the intersection of East Morehead Street and Euclid Avenue.
One outbound / eastern lane on Morehead and one outbound / southern lane on Euclid Avenue will be closed possibly through evening rush hour. Traffic is able to get around the construction zone.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Nations Ford Road (Between Downs Road and Westinghouse Boulevard) Saturday
Crews will install a new hydrant on the 11100 Block of Nations Ford Road (Between Downs Road and Westinghouse Boulevard) on Saturday, March 8 between 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
All traffic will be detoured onto Westinghouse Boulevard and Downs Road.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Old Nations Ford Road
Old Nations Ford Road south of Nations Ford Road will be closed one lane at a time for installation of a 24-inch water main by a contractor to Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities. Only one lane of Old Nations Ford Road will be closed at one time so as to maintain local access.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Outside, westbound lane of David Cox Road closed near Sugar Creek Road intersection
A new sewer line is being installed along the 3800 block of David Cox Road. The outside, westbound lane will remain closed through Sunday.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Park Road (5200 block near Selwyn Avenue) updated 11:10 a.m. Friday
all lanes are open
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Park Road near YWCA (between East and Woodlawn)
Crews are installing a new connection at 3420 Park Road (YWCA) and will have one outbound / southbound lane closed through evening rush hour. One outbound lane will be open.
Work will continue Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Pineville-Matthews Rd (5800 block)
Crews are repairing a meter in the 5800 block of Pineville-Matthews Road.
One outside / westbound lane is closed from Clavemorr Glenn Court to Elm Lane. The lane will be reopened by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Providence Road
Crews are installing (via tunnel) a new wastewater pipe under Providence Road near Vernon Drive.
During part of the excavation, crews found a void under the outside inbound lane. The void was filled with grout and will need time to dry.
As a precaution the this lane was closed from 9:00 a.m. Friday and will remain closed until noon on Sunday.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Providence Road (3100 Block)
Crews repaired the water pipe and are working with CDOT to restore the road.
One outbound lane and one inbound lane will be closed through morning rush hour.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Remount Road
Sections of Remount Road from Watson Drive to West Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning 9:00 a.m. April 23, 2008 through July 3, 2008. These lane closures are necessary for the construction of the West Water Main Project along Remount Road. Lane closures will occur in phases as the installation of the water line moves south along Remount Road. Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Closure dates: April 23, 2008 through July 3, 2008.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Remount Road (between I-77 and West Boulevard)
Remount Road (all lanes) between I-77 and West Boulevard will remain closed through evening rush hour on Thursday August 28, 2008. This is to accommodate emergency repairs associated with the West Water Main Project. Expect delays in this area.
Traffic can detour around the closure via South Tryon Street, Clanton Road, and West Boulevard via a signed detour.
Expect delays in this area. Local access will be maintained.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Selwyn Avenue (2400 block) near Queens Road and Sterling Road (Updated Feb 7)
Crews are installing a wastewater connection for a property in the 2400 block of Selwyn Avenue (near Queens Road and Sterling Road).
There is one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Selwyn Avenue (3100 block)- updated 4:45 p.m.
Crews have fixed a broken water pipe near the 3100 block of Selwyn Avenue. Water service and normal water pressure has been restored for customers on Michael Baker Place, Windsor Drive, and parts of Runnymede Lane and Selwyn Avenue. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Selwyn Avenue (Between Tranquil and Colony)
Crews are installing service connections for Tranquil Court Condos. Two lanes are closed.
There will be only one lane open in each direction through 5:00 p.m. (between Tranquil and Colony).
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Selwyn Avenue(North of Woodlawn Road)
Crews fixed the air release valve and should have the lane repopened by 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sharon Amity (200 block)
The right inbound lane will be closed until evening rush hour (Wednesday) to repair a water pipe.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sharon Road (3500 block)
Crews are dismantling a water service on the 3500 block of Sharon Road (between Fernclif Road and Sharon Lane)
Two outbound lanes are closed and there is one lane open in each direction. The outbound lanes will be closed through 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 23.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
South Blvd (3200 block between New Bern and Clanton) - UPDATED 10:00 pm Thursday
Crews repaired the leaks and water pressure is back to normal and lane is open as pf 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
South Blvd (5100 block near Seneca Place)
One outbound lane is closed while crews work on a water service 'fire line' in the area.
Lane should be reopened by evening rush hour.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
South Boulevard (inbound near the intersection of Stonewall Street) (Open as of 7:00 a.m.)
Crews fixed the pipe and were able to reopen South Blvd lane. Crews will continue to close lanes between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. as part of construction in that area.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
South Tryon (8500 block) - updated at 4:20 pm Tuesday
The repairs are complete at 8500 South Tryon St. We are currently in the process of getting the street patched. Traffic control will be in place to approximately 7:00pm.
The inside northbound lane and the inside southbound turning lane will be closed during these repaving.
Monday, February 11, 2008
South Tryon near John Price Road (update 4:00 p.m. Feb 12)
The pipe that broke yesterday is a private fire pipe that used to serve the property. Utilities are trying to reach the property owner.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Southbound Billy Graham Parkway ramp to Josh Birmingham Parkway
Outside southbound lane of Billy Graham Parkway at ramp
Closure dates: 11:00 p.m. February 19, 2007 through 4:00 a.m. February 20, 2008
The ramp from southbound Billy Graham Parkway to Josh Birmingham Parkway will be closed from 11:00pm Tuesday February 19, 2008 through 4:00am Wednesday February 20, 2008. In addition the outside through lane of southbound Billy Graham Parkway will also be closed during this time period. The closure is for removal of the concrete barriers protecting a tunnel shaft exit as part of the Southwest Water Main (Phase A) construction project.
Airport access will be maintained. Airport access to/from the south will not be affected. Airport access from the north will be detoured using Old Dowd Road.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Stonewall Street (between South Tryon Street & College Street)
The left lane on College Street and the inbound lane will be shifted to the right lanes from 9:00 p.m. on Monday through midnight.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Third Street
Upcoming Lane/Road Closures:
* Third Street will be reduced to two lanes between the intersection of Caldwell and Davidson Streets beginning 7:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2008 until 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008.
* Third Street will close completely between the intersection of Caldwell and Davidson Streets for the weekend beginning 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008 until 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2008. Detour posted below.
Detour for Weekend Closure (January 25 to 28):
* Caldwell Street to 5th Street to Davidson Street
These closures are necessary due to a water line installation for the I-277/Caldwell Interchange Project. Please note that weather and unforeseen circumstances occasionally prevent work from being completed as scheduled, and make it unsafe to reopen lanes or streets when planned. When this occurs, City traffic engineers work directly with other City staff and contractors to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and reduce impacts to the traveling public.
Friday, April 11, 2008
TORRENCE STREET AT ELIZABETH AVENUE
Torrence Street at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue will close between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, April 16 until Friday, April 18. This closure is necessary in order to install a sewer line for the Elizabeth Avenue Business Corridor Project. A detour will be posted during the closure. Local traffic will be maintained. Please expect delays in the area.
The goal of the Elizabeth Avenue Business Corridor Project is to create an environment that stimulates re-development and favors pedestrians and transit.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wales Ave at Chelsea Drive (near Par Road at Hillside)
On Monday crews will close off the intersection of Wales Ave and Chelsea Drive from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A detour will be in place to use Tranquil and Hillsdale Avenues. For the next two weeks crews will work in Wales Avenue (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Crews are doing sewer rehab work on Wales Avenue.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Watson Drive
Watson Drive will be closed west of Remount Road from March 10, 2008 through May 9, 2008. The closure is for the installation of the West Water Main along a portion of Watson Drive. Local access off of Remount Road and Watson Drive will be maintained.
Closure dates: March 10, 2008 through May 9, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
West Blvd (near Amay James intersection)
Crews are repairing a water pipe on West Blvd (near Amay James intersection).
Two outbound lanes are closed during the repairs and will not be reopened until later this afternoon.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
West Boulevard
West Boulevard at Remount Road will be closed beginning 8:00 p.m. Thursday June 5, 2008 through 6:00 a.m. Monday June 9, 2008. The road closure is necessary for the construction of the West Water Main Project across West Boulevard at Remount Road. Through traffic will not be allowed on West Boulevard at Remount.
Through traffic should avoid the area utilizing Wilkinson Boulevard, South Tryon, I-77 and Clanton Rd/Donald Ross Rd as alternates. Detours will be posted along these thoroughfares.
Left turns from westbound West Boulevard onto northbound Remount and from eastbound West Boulevard onto southbound Remount will not be allowed. Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Monday, April 14, 2008
West Morehead (2300 block near Wilkerson Blvd)
The right inbound and left outbound lanes are closed through noon (Monday)for a service renewal project.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
West Sixth Street Lane Closure - Updated Wednesday
West Sixth Street between North Poplar Street and North Graham Street will be reduced to one open right lane. This closure is due to a water pipe repair. Only one lane will be open through Friday evening.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.
