Storm drain sag on Creston Drive

Stormwater

Glenwood Creston Drainage Project

Stormwater System Upgrade

Raleigh Stormwater is upgrading the storm drainage system from Saint Mary's Street past Woodland Avenue, Creston Avenue,  Glenwood Avenue, and Alexander Avenue ending at White Oak Road. This drainage system has seen many sinkholes developed over the past.

Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Budget:
$4.76 million (Design and Construction)
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management
Contractors:
Kimley Horn (Design)

Contact

 

Erik Mayr, PE
Project Manager
erik.mayr@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4077

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Service Unit:
Stormwater

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Planning

We gathered information from residents, conducted land surveys, and investigated the current storm drain system to determine the current condition. This information was used to develop repair recommendations for the area. We conducted a site visit in February 2024 to evaluate stormwater infrastructure conflicts.

Public Engagement

We held a public meeting November 2023 to give project timeline updates, review easement maps, and to hear feedback from the public. Missed the meeting? Review the documents that were provided at the meeting.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Design

Next Steps

 

City staff met with property owners in the project area about real estate interests needed for project construction.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

We will bid the project for construction in Spring 2025. Construction is expected to start Summer 2025 and be completed by early 2027.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Schedule

Date Activity
Fall 2022Study 
Winter 2023Public Meeting 
Spring 2025Design and Permitting Complete
Summer 2025Start Construction 
Early 2027Project Complete 

Background

This project is a study of the drainage system that extends from the intersection of Fairview Road and Saint Mary’s Street to Alexander Road, crossing Glenwood Avenue between Alexander Road and The Circle. There have been reports of sinkholes at various locations along the system.  Due to the limited space along the drainage corridor, the City is planning for a combination of pipe rehabilitation where applicable and removal and replacement where necessary.