This project aims to repair or replace the old water and sewer systems in downtown Raleigh. Many of the water and sewer lines in this area are really crucial and are in poor condition. The Phase 3 project is being developed in advance to support the future New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.

Benefits

• Replaces aging water and sewer lines
• Prepares streets for future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects
• Supports growth and reliability for years to come

Traffic Impacts

We understand that temporary lane closures and parking restrictions can be inconvenient for people who live, work, and enjoy their time downtown. However, updating old infrastructure now can help avoid emergency pipe breaks in the future, which would cause a much larger disruption.

Completed Streets

TBD

Current Impacts

Crews will continue work on a Capital Improvement Project with overnight intersection and lane closures beginning Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. and ending Tuesday, July 28, at 6 a.m.

Intersection Closures

E Lenoir Street and S Bloodworth Street
The intersection will be fully closed from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday for construction work.

What to expect:

• Full intersection closure
• Detour route in place
• Crews working along E Lenoir Street
• Possible delays; use alternate routes when possible
• Use caution when traveling through the work zone

E South Street and S Bloodworth Street
The intersection will be fully closed from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday for construction work.

What to expect:

• Full intersection closure
• Detour route in place
• Crews working along E South Street
• Possible delays; use alternate routes when possible
• Use caution when traveling through the work zone

Lane Closures

S Bloodworth Street
Between E Cabarrus Street and E South Street

What to expect:

• Overnight alternating northbound and southbound lane closures
• Possible delays; use alternate routes when possible
• No water service interruptions are expected

S Person Street
Between E Cabarrus Street and E South Street

What to expect:

• Overnight alternating northbound and southbound lane closures
• Possible delays; use alternate routes when possible
• No water service interruptions are expected

All lane and intersection closures will end at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 28.

For your safety and the safety of construction crews, slow down and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
 

TBD

Phase 3 is a section of a bigger, multi-step project aimed at enhancing the water and sewer systems throughout Raleigh. Upcoming phases will carry on with upgrades in different areas of the city.