Tuesday, July 11, 2006
100 E. Stonewall St.
The inside outbound lane of E. Stonewall St. is closed between South Tryon St. & College St. Crews are repairing a water meter and will be impacting the lane through evening rush hour.
Monday, April 24, 2006
100-200 blocks of EAST 9TH ST
Crews are renewing a service connection on East 9th. This requires all lanes to be closed until noon.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
10th Street at Graham and Graham Exit ramp (on Brookshire Blvd) closed Tuesday, June 26
Crews are repairing a water pipe on 10th Street near the intersection of Graham Street. The Brookshire Blvd ramp (exit 4) to Graham Street and 10th Street (between ramp and intersection) will be closed starting at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Drivers are encouraged to use the Church Street exit, 7th Street, and Graham Street as alternate routes.
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, January 19, 2007
12th Street at North Brevard
Crews are repairing a 12-inch water pipe near this intersection. The pipe is off and may cause low to no water pressure for some customers in the immediate area.
Water may be running towards Davidson and 13th street. No traffic lanes closed.
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.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
2nd Street
Closure: June 26 - July 1, 2006
2nd Street will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 am June 26 through July 1. This is for water line work related to light rail. Please note that:
There will be a posted detour using Brevard St, Stonewall St and College St.
Access to all parking garages and businesses will be available as two-way traffic will be maintained up to the track-side work zone.
Friday, June 22, 2007
4th Street and S Kings Dr (Friday night)
Crews will repair a pipe Friday night at 10:00 p.m. at the intersection of 4th and Kings.
South Kings will be closed between Elizabeth Avenue and East 3rd. East 4th will be closed between Independence Blvd and S McDowell St. Detours will be in place.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
5th street - 200 block
crews will be repairing a water leak Sunday night at the 200 block of 5th street. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
5th Street (300-500 blocks between Pine and Trade) updated Monday, June 25
Crews repaired a leak on 5th Street on Sunday. The road was rebuilt but heavy rains Sunday required more work to be done before asphalt is installed. The 300-500 blocks of 5th Street will not be open for traffic until after Monday evening rush hour.
A posted detour will send traffic from 5th Street onto Pine Street to Trade Street to Poplar Street and back onto 5th Street.
An update will be sent out late Monday morning.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
5th Street OPEN (BETWEEN N PINE ST.AND N GRHAM ST) - updated 10:50 am Thursday
5th street is now open after repairing a water main early this morning.
Friday, June 2, 2006
6th Street - Closure dates: June 5th - June 8th, 2006
The southern most lane (Arena side) of West Bound 6th Street will be closed starting @ 9:00am June 5th and will reopen by noon June 8th. This is for water line work related to light rail.
Friday, June 9, 2006
6th Street. Closed: June 16 - 25, 2006
6th Street will close from 9:00 am June 16 through noon on June 25, 2006. This closure is for water line work related to light rail. A posted detour will direct motorists to use Caldwell St, 7th St and Church St.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Airport Drive and Morris Field Drive - Updated Nov 4
Airport Drive will be closed south of Morris Field Drive beginning 9:00 a.m. Thursday November 4, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. Friday December 5, 2008. This closure is necessary for the continued construction of the Southwest Water Main Project Phase B1.
The closure will be staged block by block beginning near the north end of Airport Drive. As the work within each block is completed, the next block of Airport Drive to the south will be closed until construction is completed at Ashley Circle.
Local traffic to homes and businesses will be maintained, however there will be no through access on Airport Drive. Traffic can detour around this area via Billy Graham Parkway to West Blvd to Airport Drive.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
ALBEMARLE RD (8800 BLOCK)
The inbound curb lane is closed until Friday afternoon.
The left inbound lane is open.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Albemarle Road (5300 block)
Crews are repairing a leak Thursday evening. It should not affect traffic lanes.
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.
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Albemarle Road LANES REOPENED near Farm Pond Lane (updated Thursday 6/7/06 at 4:10 pm)
Both inbound lanes of Albemarle Road have been repaved and reopened this afternoon.
Crews fixed a leaking water (service line) pipe on Albemarle Road near Farm Pond Lane last Friday. The leaking water undermined several feet of soil. Crews worked through the weekend and earlier this week to locate and remove wet soil. Crews added (and compacted) new soil and restored curb, gutter, and asphalt.
Friday, December 15, 2006
All lanes of Monroe expected to reopen no later than 7 pm tonite
As of 4:20 pm on 12/15 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities is wrapping up 2 repairs along the 7800 block of Monroe Road near Thermal Road.
The leaks are fixed, the holes are being filled with gravel and the single inbound lane along Monroe that was closed is expected to be fully reopened by 7 pm at the latest.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Allen Rd South Feb. 18
Allen Road South will be closed from North Graham to Hilltop Circle on Sunday Feb. 18, 2007. This will happen from 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. ( Local Traffic Only).
Traffic will be detoured to Oneida Rd. to Allen Road East and then back to Allen Road South; from Allen Road South to Allen Road East to Oneida Rd. Back to N. Graham.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Archdale at South Blvd intersection Oct 13 - 15
Starting late Friday, October 13, construction crews will connect drinking water pipes in the South Boulevard and Archdale Road intersection. Crews will start after Friday evening rush hour and have the intersection reopened by Monday morning rush hour on October 16.
On Archdale Drive (eastbound and westbound traffic), one lane of traffic for each direction will be maintained around the construction zone. Police officers may direct traffic when necessary.
On South Boulevard (southbound), traffic will be detoured onto Archdale and then onto Old Pineville Road towards Arrowood Road. Drivers will not be able to turn left from southbound South Boulevard onto eastbound Archdale Road.
On South Boulevard (northbound), one lane of traffic will be open through the intersection. Drivers will not be able to turn left from northbound South Boulevard onto westbound Archdale Road.
Please use Park Road, Old Pineville Road, and Tryon Street as alternatives.
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).
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Beatties Ford Road between Oaklawn Avenue and Tate Street
Crews will have one block of Beatties Ford Road (between Oaklawn Avenue and Tate Street) closed for pipe repairs. Work will start 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning and be completed around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night.
The planned detour for inbound traffic is right on Tate Street, left on Campus Street, left on Booker Avenue. The planned detour for outbound traffic is right on Oaklawn Avenue, left on Fairmont Street, right on Russell Avenue.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Berryhill Road (near Wilkinson)
Crews have the northbound lane closed. Traffic will be detoured Berryhill Road to Marlowe Ave to Camp Green Street to Wilkinson Blvd back to Berryhill.
Crews hope to have it reopen this evening.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Billy Graham Parkway Closure for Utility Work
Northbound and southbound Billy Graham Parkway will be closed between Boyer Street and the southbound Billy Graham Parkway airport interchange. This is for installation of the Southwest Water Main (Phase A) via trenching across Billy Graham Parkway. This will require all lanes of Billy Graham Parkway to be closed from 9:00 p.m., November 2nd through 5:00 a.m., November 5th, 2007. Airport access will be maintained. Airport access to/from the south will not be affected. Airport access to/from the north will be detoured. Detours will be in place for through traffic as well.
Northbound traffic on Billy Graham Parkway will be detoured onto Morris Field Drive, Wilkinson Boulevard, and Mulberry Church Road back to Billy Graham Parkway. Southbound traffic on Billy Graham Parkway will be detoured onto Boyer Street, Wilkinson Boulevard, and Morris Field Drive back to Billy Graham Parkway.
Airport traffic can use the northbound Josh Birmingham Parkway ramp to get to the airport. Drivers can leave the airport using Josh Birmingham Parkway if going southbound on Billy Graham Parkway. Other airport traffic will use Little Rock Road, Boyer Street and Harlee Avenue.
For more information, click on 'Construction Projects' in right column and then Southwest Water Main.
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Bradbury Road between Wedgewood Drive and Longwood Drive
Bradbury Road between Wedgewood Drive and Longwood Drive will close January 3rd for approximately six months for the installation of a sanitary sewer system and a storm drainage system. The two systems will be installed independently that will require that Montford Drive be closed on two separate occasions.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Brevard (near Bobcats Arena) - Monday at 2:40 p.m.
Brevard should be completely open AFTER Monday evening rush hour.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Brevard Street and Stonewall Street intersection
The Brevard Street and Stonewall Street intersection will be closed Monday at 6:00 p.m. through Friday morning (or until completed). The lane closure will allow crews to repair sewer pipes and a manhole.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Brockton Lane
Brockton Lane between Providence Road & Guildbrook Drive will close Monday, December 17, 2007 for approximately 4 months. Closure is due to the installation of a sanitary sewer and storm drainage system. A signed detour will be posted. Motorists should use Old Farm Road as an alternate route.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Browns Avenue (between Tuckaseegee Road and Thriftwood Drive)
Browns Avenue between Tuckaseegee Road and Thriftwood Drive will close September 3, 2007 for approximately one week. Closure is due to the installation of a sanitary sewer. Tuckaseegee Road will be opened while Browns Ave is closed. When Browns Ave is reopened, Tuckaseegee Road will resume its closure for two months. Motorists are asked to use Tuckaseegee Road and Cheshire Ave as alternate routes.
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.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Cannon Ave.
A detour is scheduled for Cannon Ave. (1515 Cannon Ave. To 1819 Cannon Ave.) starting Monday April 24, 2006 from 9 AM to 4PM each workday through May 15, 2006. The detour is for sanitary sewer construction. The detour route is Equipment Drive and is located one block over from Cannon Ave.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Catawba Ave (Davidson)
Catawba Avenue will be closed between NC 115 and Potts Street from 2/19 thru 3/30. This is part of a water / sewer construction project. A detour will be posted.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Central Avenue (3100 Block near Eastcrest Dr)
Crews are fixing a water pipe through Thursday afternoon.
One inbound and one outbound lane will be closed during the repair.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Central Avenue (between Kilborne Drive and Rosehaven Drive)- COMPLETED
COMPLETED-Crews will be repairing a sewer pipe near the intersection of Lansdale Drive and Central Avenue. Central Avenue traffic will be detoured on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights between 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
A detour will guide:
Inbound Drivers to Rosehaven Drive to Carriage Drive to Woodbriar Trail to Birchcrest Drive to Landsdale Drive to Central Avenue.
Outbound Drivers to Norlan Road to Woodland Drive to Sheffield Drive to Tarrington Avenue to Greenbrook Drive to Campbell Drive to Driftwood Drive to Rosehaven Drive back to Central Avenue.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Central Avenue (near Eastcrest Drive)- updated at 4:48 p.m.
Crews are repairing a second pipe near the 3000 block of Central Avenue (near Eastcrest Drive). Repair is scheduled to be fixed before evening 9:00 p.m.
Two lanes are closed in this area but there is one lane in each direction.
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.
Monday, October 27, 2008
College Street (between 8th and 9th Streets)
The right outside lane will be closed on North College Street (between 8th and 9th Streets) to repair a water meter. The lane should be reopened by 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Craig Avenue
Craig Avenue between Nancy Drive and 3701 Craig Avenue will close to through traffic from May 15th until May 29th. A signed detour will be in place using McAlway Road, Monroe Road and Richland Avenue.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Davidson Street
Davidson Street near the intersection of Stonewall Street will close at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 until 6:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2007. This closure is necessary to repair a water line leak. Traffic on Stonewall Street will not be affected.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Dilworth Ave (between E Worthington and Ideal Way)
1908 Dilworth Ave between E Worthington and Ideal Way will be closed for until evening rush hour due to sewer pipe installation.
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.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
E. 6TH ST. AND CALDWELL ST
400 Block E. 6th St. the left 2 inbound lanes closed and at 1300 Caldwell St. the left outbound lane will be closed through Saturday evening.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
East 6th Street (between North College Street adn North Brevard)
Crews are repairing a 20-inch water pipe under East 6th Street Wednesday night starting at 6:00 p.m.
Two inbound lanes will be closed (between North College Street adn North Brevard) early morning before rush hour. The far right lane will be open.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
East 7th Street
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities will be making repairs to the 2-inch water service at 2004 East 7th Street today from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Wednesday night.
The oubound lane of East 7th Street will be closed from Pecan Avenue and North Caswell to Clarice Avenue. Traffic will be detoured from Pecan Avenue to 8th Street and then to Clarice Avenue.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
East Boulevard
Closure dates: May 30th - June 5th, 2006
East Boulevard, between South Boulevard and South Tryon Street, will close from 9:00 am May 30th through mid-afternoon June 5th. This closure is to install water line ahead of the light rail tracks. There will be a posted detour using South Blvd., Remount Road and S. Tryon St. CATS buses will be affected.
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, November 8, 2007
East W.T. Harris (7000 block)
Crews are repairing a water service line. Two eastbound lanes are closed through 4:30 p.m. today.
Commuters will be able to drive around, but should expect delays.
Friday, July 6, 2007
EASTWAY DR. (2100-2200 BLOCK)
Crews will be finished by 9:00 p.m.
drivers should use The Plaza and Sharon Amity as alternate routes.
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.
Friday, December 1, 2006
Eastway Drive between E. Sugar Creek Rd and Shamrock Dr --updated Saturday at 11:30 p.m.
all lanes reopened
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth Avenue will be closed between N. Kings Dr. and Charlottetowne Ave. (Independence Blvd.). beginning at 6:30pm Sunday, June 24, 2007 and should be complete by Thursday, August 14, 2007.
Inbound detour will be left on Charlottetowne Ave. (Independence Blvd.), right on E. 4th St., right on S. Kings Dr. and left back onto Elizabeth Ave.
Outbound detour will be right on S. Kings Dr., left on E. 3rd St., left on Charlottetowne Ave. (Independence Blvd.), and right back onto Elizabeth Ave.
This closure is to accommodate the installation of two chilled water lines for Central Piedmont Community College.
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.
Friday, May 12, 2006
FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD (Friday May 12)
A repair crew is fixing a hydrant on Four Mile Creek Road. A car damaged the hydrant earlier today.
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.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Freedom Drive
Crews are replacing a 20-inch water valve under Freedom Drive starting Monday.
Two outbound lanes on Freedom Drive (between Berryhill Road and Camp Greene Street) will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights as a winter advisory precaution. All outbound lanes will be open during the daytime.
Two outbound lanes Freedom Drive (between Berryhill Road and Camp Greene Street) will be closed starting at 9:00 am Monday through Wednesday.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Freedom Drive
Crews have the right inbound lane of Freedom Drive (5800 Block) closed for water pipe repairs.
The lane should be reopened around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Freedom Drive (between Thrift and Camp Greene Street) updated Feb 20
At the 2300 block of Freedom Drive crews are repairing a water pipe. Drivers are encouraged to use Tuckaseegee and Wilkinson as alternates.
All outbound lanes are closed and traffic is being detoured onto Thrift Road around to Berryhill and Camp Greene Street. The outbound lanes should be reopened by Wednesday morning rush hour.
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Gilead Road (8000 block), Huntersville
Crews are repairing a fire hydrant at the above location. One lane is closed and flaggers are directing traffic.
Crews hope to have road reopen before evening rush hour.
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.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Harlee Avenue between Wilkinson Blvd. and Old Dowd Road
Harlee Avenue will be closed between Wilkinson Blvd. and Old Dowd Road to complete the installation of a water main. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, November 13, 2006 at 9:00am and is scheduled to be opened Monday, November 20, 2006 at 6:00am.
Airport Parking lots accessed from Old Dowd Road will be maintained.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Harris Blvd - updated 3:41 p.m.
Crews repaired a broken water pipe on Harris Blvd near I-485. No customers are without water.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Hawthorne Lane between Sunnyside and Central Avenue - updated at 6:13 p.m.
Crews have reopened Hawthorne Lane (between Sunnyside and Central Avenue)
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Hawthorne Lane between Sunnyside Ave. & Central Ave
Hawthorne Lane will be closed between Sunnyside Ave. & Central Ave. for the tie in of a new water line. The closure is scheduled to begin on Friday September 22, 2006 at 6:00pm and last until 6:00am Tuesday September 26, 2006.
With this closure a lane of outbound Central Ave. will need to be closed at the intersection of Hawthorne Lane.
A detour will be posted.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Hebron Street
Closure dates: July 17 - 22, 2006
Hebron Street will be closed nightly at South Blvd. starting at 7:00 pm July 17 and will reopen each morning by 8:00 am through July 22. During the day, Hebron St will have only one eastbound lane and one westbound lane open for this week. This is for water line work related to light rail. There will be a detour posted using England St. and Sweden Rd. CATS buses will not be affected.
Friday, June 9, 2006
Hebron Street. Closed: June 12 - 18, 2006
Hebron Street will be down to one lane during the day starting at 9:00 am June 12 through noon on June 18. Traffic will be flagged around the work area. All lanes will be open in the evenings from 8:00 pm until 6:00 am. This is for water line work related to light rail.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Highway 51 at Arboretum / Providence (2800 - 3300 Blocks) (updated at 7:00 a.m.)
Crews replaced an 8-foot section of 12-inch water pipe under Highway 51.
Water pressure was restored to customers in the immediate area around 11:30 p.m.
Three eastbound / northbound lanes of Highway 51 are closed. There is one eastbound lane open. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes for Friday rush hour commutes.
A storm water catch basin / drain will need to be repaired after the drinking water pipe. Utilities is coordinating this repair with state and local transportation departments. The storm drain will be repaired by Street Maintenance. City Street Maintenance estimates that the road will be reopened Saturday afternoon.
This webpage will be your source of information. We will update the website and email media when lanes reopen.
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.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Hollywood Street and Nancy Drive
Hollywood Street and Nancy Drive will be closed for construction to replace an existing sewer line. Local access for residents will be maintained with temporary access roads. These closures are anticipated to start on June 12 and be in place until June 29.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Hopedale Road (2000 block)
Crews are repairing a sewer pipe. Traffic is detoured onto Kings and Queens roads.
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, August 15, 2007
Hwy 51 between South Boulevard and South Carolina Line
Crews fixed the broken water pipe at Hwy 51 near the bridge over Sugar Creek (on Pineville / Main Street side). Crews are removing wet asphalt and laying down the new roadbed (soil / gravel). After that, they will repave four lanes from east of the leak to the bridge and reopened the road by Thursday night.
Eastbound traffic is being detoured onto Downs Circle, to Downs Road, to Westinghouse Blvd, to South Blvd.
Only local traffic is being allowed westbound on Hwy 51 from Hwy 521 (South Blvd) to Sugar Creek Bridge (Pineville Main Street)
Commuters are encouraged to use Westinghouse Blvd and Nations Ford Road an alternate to reach South Carolina.
Crews fixed the water pipe on 300 block of Main Street (Hwy 51) near Dover Street. No lane closures related to this one.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I-277/Caldwell Street Interchange Project
During the next six weeks, there will be some changes in the traffic patterns on Caldwell and Stonewall Streets in order to construct medians and install a new sanitary sewer system and waterline as part of the I-277/Caldwell Street Interchange Project. Access to local businesses and parking areas will be maintained.
* Caldwell Street will be reduced to one lane between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Trade Street beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 21 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, November 18 for four weeks
* Alexander Street south of Stonewall Street will be closed beginning 9 a.m. Monday, October 27 until 6 a.m. Friday, October 31 for one week
* Stonewall Street will be closed between Caldwell Street and McDowell Street beginning 7 p.m. Friday, October 31 until 6 a.m. November 3
* Stonewall Street will be reduced to one inbound lane and two outbound lanes between Caldwell Street and McDowell Street beginning 6 a.m. Monday, November 3 until 6 a.m. Monday, November 17 for two weeks
Expect delays in this area. Commuters should consider riding the LYNX Blue Line train or CATS buses to avoid congestion. CATS will be affected.
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, December 7, 2006
Inbound West Trade St. (between Poplar and Church Streets)
Inbound West Trade St. (between Poplar and Church Streets) and the right curb lane of Church St. (between 5th and 4th Streets) will close after rush hour tonight by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities to repair a water leak. Outbound West Trade Street will remain open. Lanes should be open by tomorrow morning rush hour. A signed detour for inbound Trade St. will be Poplar, 5th and Church Streets.
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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Independence Blvd (6600 block)- updated 6:50 p.m. Thursday.
Crews fixed a water pipe near the intersection of East Independence Blvd and Sharon Forest Drive (between Conference Drive and East W.T. Harris Blvd).
all lanes opened at 6:10 p.m.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Jetton Street (Davidson)
Jetton Street (Davidson) will be closed beginning tomorrow for approximately two weeks. It will be closed at Potts Street and Gamble Street. The detour will be to use Walnut Street.
This is for water and sewer improvements.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Johnston Road (near Toringdon Way)
Crews are trying to locate a water leak on a 36-inch water pipe under Johnston Road near Toringdon Way. Crews will continue to remove soil until they find the section of pipe that needs to be repaired.
One inbound lane is closed.
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.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Johnston Road at Porterfield Road
One outbound lane is open now. One outbound lane will be closed durng the repair for several hours.
Inbound lanes are open.
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.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kenilworth Avenue/Stonewall Street Exits
The right lane of the Kenilworth Avenue exit (from I-277 south) will close beginning Monday, September 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, September 21, 2007 at 6:00 a.m. Right turns onto Stonewall Street traveling to Kenilworth Avenue will be permitted at the traffic signal. The left lane of the Stonewall Street exit (from I-277 south) will be closed for the weekend beginning Friday, September 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. until Monday, September 24, 2007 at 6:00 a.m. Right turns at the end of the ramp will be permitted (at the traffic signal). Motorists are encouraged to use the following alternate route off the exit (detours will be posted): McDowell Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Brevard Street. These traffic patterns are necessary in order to construct a new sewer line for the I-277/Caldwell Interchange Project.
All City departments and utilities involved in constructing the I-277/Caldwell Interchange Project make every effort to schedule and coordinate work to minimize the impact to motorists, pedestrians and area businesses. 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.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Road Improvements
The I-277/Caldwell Interchange Project (NASCAR Hall of Fame Road Improvements) will reconstruct several ramps on I-277 and modify Stonewall, Caldwell and Brevard Streets along with Martin Luther King Boulevard in Uptown Charlotte. When completed, the area in and around the interchange will be pedestrian and bicycle friendly and accommodate development of the future NASCAR Hall of Fame site. Construction of the interchange project is scheduled to be complete when the NASCAR Hall of Fame opens in 2010. For the latest information about the project, visit the project website nascarhof.charmeck.org
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Kings Street (300 block)
Crews are repairing a water pipe near the 300 block of South Kings Street.
Expect some traffic delays in this area through evening rush hour.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Lancelot Drive
Crews will close the 5900 block of Lancelot Drive on Tuesday and Wednesday (from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.). Drivers will be detoured onto Lazy Branch and High Ridge roads.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Lynn Lee Circle
Lynn Lee Circle will close beginning November 26, 2007 and is scheduled to reopen by Monday, December 10, 2007. Local access will be maintained at all times via W. Sugar Creek Road.
This closure is necessary to install sewer taps and laterals for new development.
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.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between the intersections of Caldwell Street and Davidson Street will be closed beginning 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2007. This closure is due to the installation of a new water main. Detours will be posted.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Complex - Road Improvements
The I-277/Caldwell Interchange Project (NASCAR Hall of Fame Road Improvements) will reconstruct several ramps on I-277 and modify Stonewall, Caldwell and Brevard Streets along with Martin Luther King Boulevard in uptown Charlotte. When completed, the area in and around the interchange will be pedestrian and bicycle friendly and accommodate development of the future NASCAR Hall of Fame site. Construction of the interchange project is scheduled to be complete when the NASCAR Hall of Fame opens in 2010.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD (7700 block) for Wednesday
The outside lanes are closed for both directions as crews repair a pipe. The inside lanes are open.
Crews should have the two lanes reopened before evening rush hour.
Friday, January 27, 2006
McAlway Road
McAlway Road between Walker Road and Ridgecrest Avenue will be closed daily between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to thru traffic from June 27th until June 30th. A signed detour will be in place along Faulkner Place, Bertonley Avenue, and Walker Road.
Access to driveways along closed streets will be maintained.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
McAlway Road (10,000 block)
Crews are repairing a water pipe near 10036 McAlway Road. Both lanes are closed until after 3:00 p.m. today.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Melchor Avenue
Melchor Avenue between Ellsworth Road and Aylesford Road will be closed to thru traffic for the construction of a new 6-water line beginning on June 23rd and will re-open on June 29th.
Traffic will be detoured using Ellsworth Road, Ridgecrest Avenue and Aylesford Road.
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.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Mint Street (500 Block near Stonewall Street)
Crews are repairing a water pipe and have the left outbound turning lane closed at 500 South Mint Street. The right outbound lane is closed at 200 West Stonewall Street.
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.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Monroe Road - road open
road open
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monroe Road (3400 block)
Two outbound lanes on Monroe Road (3400 block) to close after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25. There will be one lane open in each direction during this work.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will be inspecting a manhole. The lanes should be reopened before evening rush hour. Updates will be posted on this site late Thursday afternoon.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Monroe Road (4300 block, Tuesday morning)
Crews fixed a water service at the 4300 block of Monroe Road Tuesday morning. Crews started the repair Monday night and ran into some difficulties while tunneling under the open lanes.
The outside inbound lane is reopened. The outside (right) outbound lane will be closed until around 9:20 am due to repaving.
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.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Monroe Road (Saturday)
Cres are repairing a pipe in the 5400 block of Monroe Road. Two inbound lanes are closed until after noon. There will be one inbound lane open during the repair.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Morehead at Freedom Intersection
Crews are repairing a water leak on the reamp between West Morehead Road and Freedom Drive.
Drivers will be able to turn right at the intersection (stop light) to get onto Freedom Drive from outbound Morehead Road.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Morehead at Kenilworth
Crews investigated a possible water leak near the intersection of Morehead at Kenilworth. They found some saturated soil but no indications of a water leak on the closest pipes. Crews will repave the road and have the center lanes reopened after evening rush hour.
One inbound and one outbound lane is open.
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.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Morehead Street, East (1200 Block)
Crews are preparing for a water pipe repair near the 1200 block of East Morehead Street. The two center lanes will be closed from 7:00 p.m. until after 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night.
Crews will cut the pavement in preparation for a repair under the street. Check here for updates.
Monday, November 12, 2007
MORRISON BVLD (6800 block ) updated Tuesday
Crews fixed a broken hydrant at this location Monday night.
One lane of the 6800 block of Morrison Boulevard (near Cameron Valley Parkway) is closed for road repair work. Reopening is scheduled for Thursday morning. Detours will be posted. Drivers should use Fairview Road and/or Sharon Road as alternates.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
N. Tryon and 6th Street
Utilities is responding to a water main break at the intersection of North Tryon and 6th streets. This affects two outbound lanes near the Dunhill Hotel and Discovery Place. Utilities is routing outbound traffic through an inbound lane for the afternoon rush hour.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Nations Ford Road (8700 block)
the right inbound lane on Nations Ford Road (8700 block) is closed through Saturday afternoon for a repair.
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.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
North Graham Street (2400 block) UPDATED at 4:20 p.m.
All lanes along the 2400 block of North Graham Street are back open.
Friday, June 23, 2006
North Tryon at 28th Street (Reopened) - updated 4:30 p.m.
Road is reopened
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
North Tryon Street (3000 block)
The right outbound lane is closed due to a water line repair crew. Crews hope to have the pipe repaired and lane reopened by evening rush hour.
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.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Old Pineville Road
Over the next 60 days, multiple sections of the northbound lane of Old Pineville Road between Tyvola Road and Woodlawn Road will be closed. Starting Wednesday, January 31, 2006 the north bound section of Old Pineville Road between Minuet Lane and Woodlawn Road will close. Southbound traffic will be maintained at all times during construction. It is necessary to close the lane from traffic for the installation of a 12-inch water main.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Old Pineville Road (near Springbrook Drive)
Crews are repairing a water pipe on Old Pineville Road (near Springbrook Drive, South of Woodlwan Road).
The southbound lane is closed. Drivers are encouraged to use South Blvd as a detour.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Orange Street
As part of the Grier Heights Connectivity project Orange Street will be closed on 10/16/2008. This is to accommodate the building of a manhole and tying into the sanitary sewer system. This closure is expected to last through 10/23/2008.
Traffic can detour around the closure via Fannie Circle. A signed detour will be posted on 10/16/2008 and will remain throughout the closure.
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.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Park Road (1600 block near McDonald Avenue) Repair Complete 4:15 pm
Repair Complete
Friday, June 29, 2007
Park Road (3200 Block)
4:20 pm update
All lanes along the 3200 block of Park Road are back open following today's water main repair.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Park Road (3300 block) 7:00 pm
Crews will repair a water pipe Friday night after 7:00 p.m.
Two outbound lanes will be closed and one inbound lane will be changed to a temporary outbound lane through Saturday morning.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Park Road (3600 block- near Hillside, north of Woodlawn)
Crews are repairing a water pipe on Park Road near Hillside Road.
The middle inbound lanes and two outbound lanes are closed through evening rush hour. Drivers should use South Blvd or Queens Road West to as alternate routes.
Customers in the immediate area and Hillside Road may experience very low water pressure until the repair is fixed.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Park Road (4000 block near Heather Lane)
Crews are repairing a water pipe Monday morning.
Two inbound lanes will be closed until 4:00 p.m. Monday.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Park Road (5200 block near Selwyn Avenue) updated 11:10 a.m. Friday
all lanes are open
Monday, April 9, 2007
Park Road (7900)
Crews are installing water service to the house at 7936 Park Road. This work will continue between 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
This is located just north of Sharon Road intersection.
The right outbound lane is closed through noon.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Park Road (7936) updated Monday.
Crews will be completing an installation of water and sewer service to the house at 7936 Park Road on Monday night from 9:00 p.m. One outbound lane will be closed. The lane will be reopened before morning rush hour.
This is located just north of Sharon Road intersection.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Park Road 7900 block
Crews are repairing a water pipe near the 7900 block of Park Road. The outbound turning lane and inside inbound lane are closed during the repair. Both lanes should be reopened by evening rush hour.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Park Road at Closeburn Road
Park Road at Closeburn Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Friday May 19th at 7:00 PM. Traffic will return to its normal pattern no later than 6:00 AM on Monday May 22nd.
This lane closure is in place so that waterline improvements may be installed for Closeburn Road.
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.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Plaza / Murdoch Road
crews repaired a water pipe early this morning. Restoration actions will impact at least one lane. Commuters are encouraged to use alternate routes during morning rush hour.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Polk Street, Pineville
300 S. POLK ST PINEVILLE RIGHT OUTBOUND LANE CLOSED UNTIL 6:30 P.M. FOR WATER PIPE REPAIRS.
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.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Providence Road (1100 block) - updated 8:30 a.m.
All lanes are reopened after sewer repairs at the 1100 block of Providence Road. This is at Cherokee and Oxford.
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
PROVIDENCE ROAD (1500 block)
Left outbound lane of Providence Road (1500 block)will be closed due to water valve repair. The lane is expected to be reopened by evening rush hour.
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, June 21, 2006
Providence Road at Andover Road
Providence Road at Andover Road will be narrowed to one lane in each direction starting on July 15, 2006. Traffic will remain in this pattern until July 26. A water line tie in will be under construction in the median.
Andover Road between Providence Road and Cornell Avenue will also be closed during this time. Andover Road will close on July 11th and remain closed until August 9th.
Andover traffic will be detoured using Cornell Avenue, Danbury Street and Ferncliff Road.
Expect traffic delays along Providence Road. Use Randolph Road as an alternate.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Queens Road (1300 Block near Providence) - Inbound Lanes OPENED at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday
(11:50 PM Update, 12/23)All lanes are open. Crews will do additional clean up work Wednesday after morning rush hour.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Queens Road West - reopened by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Randolph Road (2300 block) updated 3:45 p.m.
Crews expect to have the pipe repaired by 9:00 pm. The closed lane on Randolph will be repaired / repaved after 9:00 p.m.
One inbound lane on Randolph Road is closed right now. Customers on Vail, Van Ness, and Laurel may experience lower than usual water pressure, but the hospitals are not affected.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Randolph Road (near Sharon Amity Road)
one inbound lane is closed for water repairs and concrete restoration.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Reid Harkey Road - Matthews
Crews closed a lane on Reid Harkey Road near Gum Wood Court. A contractor will be repairing the road Thursday.
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 Barringer Drive) - updated October 15
Remount Road between Barringer Drive and the I-77 entrance ramp will continue to be reduced to one lane in each direction from September 17, 2008 through January 9, 2009.
These lane closures are necessary for the construction of the West Water Main Project along Remount Road. Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Expect delays in this area. Local access will be maintained.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Rozelle's Ferry update
Crews fixed the pipe on Rozelle's Ferry last night. CSX will continue to keep the road closed for their work in the same area (between Honeywood and Dupree) until Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
S. Tryon St. at Griffith St. Closure: June 23 - 26, 2006
S. Tryon St. will be closed at Griffith St. from 9:00 pm on June 23 through 6:00 am June 26. This is for water line work related to light rail. There will be a detour posted using Remount Rd, South Blvd. and Clanton Rd.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sardis Road
The right out-bound lane is closed at the 7500 block of Sardis Road for a sewer pipe repair.
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, November 18, 2008
Selwyn Avenue (between Woodlawn Road and Colony Road)
Crews are repairing a 12-inch water pipe under Selwyn Avenue. Two inbound lanes are closed. One lane is open in each direction until repairs are completed. Lanes are estimated to reopen around 8:00 p.m.
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.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Shamrock Drive (at Herrin Avenue)
An inbound lane is a closed on Shamrock Drive for sewer repairs. The lane should be reopened after 1:00 p.m. A detour will help move traffic to The Plaza, and Farley Street back to Shamrock.
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.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Sharon Amity (4508 block) updated 4:40 p.m.
One inside inbound lane and one outbound lane are closed near Hickory Grove Road. The lane closure will occur between 7:00 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Friday 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.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sharon Road 2900 Block
One of the right turn lanes north bound at Wendover Road will be closed until Friday evening for water pipe repairs.
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.
Monday, December 10, 2007
South Blvd near Remount / Ideal Way updated 7:30 a.m.
Crews are repaired a water service line late Monday night. All outbound lanes are open. Inbound lanes are closed until the road is rebuilt / repaved.
Inbound / Northbound traffic is being detoured onto Ideal Way then onto Euclid Avenue and then left onto Atherton where it connects to South Boulevard. Drivers can also turn left onto Remount Road and turn on right onto South Tryon Street, then turn right on Tremont Avenue to connect to South Boulevard.
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, November 18, 2008
South Boulevard (south of Archdale)
Crews are repairing a water pipe that serves one property. The outside outbound lane (south side) South Boulevard (6100 block, south of Archdale) is closed until 5:30 p.m. (estimated).
Monday, July 2, 2007
SOUTH CHURCH ST
THE TWO INSIDE LANES ON SOUTH CHURCH STREET ARE CLOSED BETWEEN STONEWALL ST AND MARTIN LUTHER KING DR UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
South Church Street
The contractor making sewer line repairs in the 400 Block of South Church Street has experienced delays that have extended the closure duration. Church Street is expected to remain closed through the afternoon rush hour today October 13, 2008. Every effort is being made to reopen South Church Street as quickly as possible. Traffic will continue to be detoured around the closure via Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, S Mint Street, and W Stonewall Street. Alternate access to I-227 will be via Third Street.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
South Tryon (10421 address)
Crews will close both northbound lanes at 10421 S Tryon above Carowinds Blvd for a water service connection starting Sunday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Lanes will be open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and closed 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Traffic will be detoured onto John Price Road.
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.
Friday, August 4, 2006
South Tryon (the 5500 block)
Crews have the right in bound lane of South Tryon closed (the 5500 block) between West Tyvola Rd. and Queen Anne Rd. for water pipe repairs. The lane will likely be closed through evening rush hour.
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.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Statesville (2300 BLOCK) - Repair fixed updated at 3:45 pm Friday
Repair fixed updated at 3:45 pm Friday
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Statesville Ave at W.T. Harris Blvd (Tuesday)
Crews are repairing a leak near the above intersection.
No lanes are closed.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Statesville Avenue (2100-2400 block)updated at 1:00 p.m.
Crews repaired the hydrant and have reopened the street. Some customers lost water service during the repair but now have water.
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.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Plaza - 4000 block
The left outbound lane is closed until midnight as crews repair a water pipe.
Friday, May 5, 2006
The Plaza Rd. (between Dade St. and Oakwood Ave)
Lanes closed on The Plaza Rd. (between Dade St. and Oakwood Ave) Saturday starting at 7:30 am. Crews will be replacing a sewer pipe Saturday beginning about 7:30 a.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. on May 6, 2006.
Southbound traffic will be diverted to Oakwood Ave to Anderson Street then back to the plaza.
Northbound traffic will be diverted from Dade St. to McMillan St. to Sweetbriar St. and then back to the Plaza.
If repair is delayed due to weather, the road will be closed on May 7, 2006 at the same times.
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.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Tipperary Place (4000 block)(updated Friday morning)
Crews are repairing a broken wastewater pipe (Tuesday & Wednesday). Crews hope to reopen late Friday.
Traffic will be detoured down Denson Place to Galway Drive and down Bankston back into Tipperary.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
TODDVILLE ROAD
Toddville Road at Tuckaseegee Road will be closed to thru traffic for one day on July 14, 2006. This closure will be in place so that a waterline and road widening may be completed.
Traffic will be detoured to Paw Creek Road and Little Rock Road with message boards to direct traffic.
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.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Traffic to be detoured Sunday (9/17)along 2700 block of Shamrock Drive
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will close the 2700 block of Shamrock Drive this Sunday (9/17) between 8 am and 7 pm in order to install a new sewer tap (service connection).
Traffic flow will be re- routed coming from Eastway down Shamrock to Connecticut Ave, right on Springway Dr, and right on Flamingo Ave, and left back on to Shamrock Dr.
Coming from The Plaza you would make a right onto Flamingo Av., left onto Springway Dr., Left onto Connecticut Ave, and right back onto Shamrock Dr. The street is scheduled to reopen at 7 pm on Sunday.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Tremont Ave.
Tremont Ave., between South Blvd. and Camden St., will close from 7:00 am May 22 mid-afternoon June 5, 2006. This closure is to install storm drainage and water line. There will be a posted detour using South Blvd., East Blvd. and S. Tryon St. Transit will be affected.
All City departments and utilities involved in constructing the South Corridor's LYNX Blue Line and infrastructure projects make every effort to schedule and coordinate work to minimize the impact to motorists, pedestrians and area businesses. 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.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Tyvola (from Farmbrook to Park Road) - Saturday morning
One eastbound lane of Tyvola (from Farmbrook to Park Road) will be closed Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Crews will be in the curbside lane as part of construction work at the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
One eastbound lane will be open. Traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes like Woodlawn Road and Archdale Drive.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tyvola Road at Cooper Street (between South and Park)
Crews are renewing a service pipe between the 1900 and 2000 block of Tyvola (near Cooper Street).
The right outbound and the right inbound lane will be closed until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
UPDATE - Water main repair at 2500 Eastway Drive
As of 4:15 PM the right outbound lane at 2500 Eastway Drive remains closed due to a water line repair.
Crews have worked continuously on this repair all day today and expect to re-open the lane by no later than 10 pm.
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.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Walker Rd (1400 block)
Crews will be installing a 8 inch sewer pipe at 4146 Walker Road on Saturday and Sunday (01/13/2007 and 01/14/2007).
Crews will be working 12hrs per day from 8am until about 8pm.
Traffic will be detoured between McAlway Road and Judith Court
Monday, May 15, 2006
Walker Road
Walker Road between McAlway Road and Hollywood Street will close to through traffic on 5/30/06 at 9:00am and is scheduled to reopen on 6/9/06. A signed detour will be in place using McAlway Road, Pineview Road, Bertonley Avenue and Richland Drive.
This closure will be in place so that the contractor may install new waterline for the McAlway - Andover waterline project.
Access to driveways along closed streets will be maintained.
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
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wendover Road - update - now open
Crews have repaired the pipe and reopened the 1100 block of Wendover Road.
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, February 13, 2007
WEST MOREHEAD ROAD(1600 block)
THE RIGHT OUTBOUND LANE IS CLOSED FOR WATER PIPE REPAIRS UNTIL 8:00 P.M. TONIGHT.
Monday, July 17, 2006
West Morehead St. (1200-1400 blocks) - Monday Night
Crews will close the in-bound lanes of W. Morehead St. between the 1200 block to the 1400 block late Monday night. There will be only one lane in use both in-bound and out-bound at 11:30pm Monday for a water service repair. Crews should have West Morehead St reopened by morning rush hour.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
West Park Avenue & Camden Road
The intersection of West Park Avenue and Camden Road will be closed to through traffic from April 17 23, 2006. This closure is to install sewer and water lines. Motorists should expect a delay during the closure. Access to driveways will be maintained at all times. A detour will be posted using South Tryon, West Boulevard and South Boulevard.
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.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
West Stonewall Street (between Tryon and Church) updated thursday at 7:20 a..
West Stonewall Street (between Tryon and Church) will close Wed and Thursday and should reopen for afternoon rush hour. A signed detour utilizing Tryon, Morehead, Church and Mint Streets will be in place. Local access to the Charlotte Observer parking deck will be maintained.
The closure is necessary for Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities to repair a water leak.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
West Trade Street (1500 block) - updated Tuesday
Crews replaced a 24-inch water pipe near the 1500 block of West Trade Monday night.
CDOT is rebuilding the road. Road reopening is scheduled for Friday mid-afternoon. Detours will be posted.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wilkinson Blvd (4200 Block)
Crews are repairing a water pipe near the 4200 Block of Wilkinson Boulevard.
Two right outbound lanes are closed until after 3:00 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Woodlawn Road at Old Pineville Road
Woodlawn Rd will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at Old Pineville Rd starting @ 6:00am Monday, May 7th until Wednesday May 9th at 6:00pm. This is for water line work related to the Old Pineville Rd improvement project. There will be an off duty police officer to help direct traffic.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Woodlawn Road intersection at Nations Crossing Road
Crews will be repairing a water pipe between the eastbound lanes in Woodlawn Road starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. One lane will remain open in each direction during the repair. Expect some delays going through this area.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
WT Harris at Hickory Grove
Crews are repairing a leaking water (service line) pipe on WT Harris Blvd at Hickory Grove Road. The repair will require the left turn lane onto Hickory Grove Road and the left through lane on Harris to be closed until the road is repaired and repaved. One through lane of traffic is open and a right turn lane for inbound traffic. Crews expect to have all lanes open by morning rush hour.
