Construction is underway in downtown Raleigh to replace and upgrade aging water and sewer lines. This work is happening ahead of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction in the area to avoid digging up the streets again later. Crews will replace or rehab nearly 2 miles of underground pipes across six downtown streets. Work is expected to finish Summer 2026.
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 know temporary lane closures and parking restrictions are not ideal for those who live, work, and play downtown. But replacing aging infrastructure now helps prevent emergency pipe breaks later, which would be a much bigger disruption.
Completed Streets
Morgan Street
E. Edenton Street
Current Impacts
None
To Be Completed
| Street Name | Work Hours | Duration | Estimated Dates |
| Wilmington Street | Nights 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM | 4 Months | Update Below |
| Hargett Street | Nights 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM | 2 Months | 1/5/26 - 2/27/26 |
| New Bern Place | Days 9:00AM - 4:00 PM | 1 Month | 3/2/26 - 3/31/26 |
| Martin Street | Nights 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM | 1 Month | 4/1/26 - 5/1/26 |
| Blount Street | Days 9:00AM - 4:00 PM | 1 Month | 12/1/25 – 1/9/26 |
All street impacts and work schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events.
Holiday 2025 Work Schedule
| Work Hours | Street Impact Information | Estimated Dates |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Contractor to complete sewer lining on Edenton Street and Morgan Street. Complete point repair on Morgan Street. | 9/8/25 – 9/16/25 |
| TBD | The contractor will leave the Phase 3A project to complete an emergency repair elsewhere. | 9/17/25 – 10/17/25 |
| Night work 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. | Contractor to return to work on Martin Street east of Wilmington Street. | 10/20/25 - 10/24/25 |
| TBD | Contractor to work on New Bern Place. | 10/27/25 – 11/28/25 |
| TBD | Contractor to work on Blount St. | 12/1/25 – 1/9/26 |
| TBD | Contractor to return to work on Martin Street west of Wilmington Street. | 1/12/26 – 1/16/26 |
| TBD | Contractor to start work on Wilmington Street. | 1/20/26 |
The dates provided are subject to change due to weather or field conditions.
This schedule does not impact the downtown businesses during the 2025 holiday season.
Phase 3a is one part of a larger, multi-phase project to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure across Raleigh. Future phases will continue improvements in other parts of the city.
Project Details
- Type:
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Water and Sewer
- Budget:
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$10,000,000
- Project Lead:
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Todd Toler, Senior Engineer
- Contractors:
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Moffat Pipe, Inc.
