sink hole on Glenwood Avenue

Stormwater

Glenwood Creston Drainage Project

Stormwater System Upgrade

We are 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
Senior Engineer
erik.mayr@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4077

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

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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

This phase is complete.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

We started construction for this project and anticipate it being complete in November 2026. This project will be completed in phases so actual construction activities will vary along the project corridor which starts upslope of Woodland Avenue and terminates downslope of Alexander Drive. Work will include the cured-in-place pipe lining of the underground stormwater piping, the repair of sinkholes in the vicinity of the stormwater piping, and/or excavation and replacement of the stormwater pipe.

What To Expect

Traffic closures will range from flagging and light traffic control to temporary lane or street closures. For the most part, local traffic (residents within the work zone) will have access to their driveways and will be able to come and go as needed. Normal work hours will be Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No work will be scheduled on weekends or City holidays, except in an emergency or with prior approval from the City. The City will have an inspector onsite daily.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Project Map

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.

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