This phase is complete.

We are working with a consultant to design and repair part of the stormwater system in the project area. We plan to repair the rock wall structure that lines Simmons Branch.

We plan to begin construction on the rock wall repairs late Summer 2024 and should finish Fall 2024. There may be a lane closure during this time, but no major road closures are expected. More details coming soon!

We finished Phase 1 in Spring 2020 and are currently working on Phase 2, which includes structural repairs.

Pipes

• Relocated more than 2,000 feet of water and sewer pipes that were in the way of the stormwater system.
• Installed a larger stormwater concrete box culvert that carries water along Swift Drive. We replaced the 728-foot-long box culvert that was too small and failing.  
• Installed two 10’x6’ concrete box culverts on Pineview Drive that can handle eight inches of rain over 24 hours without causing water to go over the road. The old system could only handle four inches of rain in that timeframe.

Stream

• Built walls in the stream to protect front yards along Swift Drive.
• Stabilized the stream channel.
• This prevents erosion, protects streambanks, and reduces impacts to yards.

Benefits

The new system can handle more stormwater, which: 

• Stops flooding on Swift Drive during smaller storms and reduces the severity of flooding for larger storms;
• Reduces flooding upstream of Pineview Drive by several feet;
• Reduces how often homes and driveways flood on Pineview Drive and Swift Drive; and,
• Allows water to flow more easily to Walnut Creek and the Neuse River leading to less erosion and water pollution.