Project Update | Phase 2 Construction Begins September 15, 2025

September 12, 2025

As the American Tobacco Waterline Replacement Project Phase 2 begins September 15, the City appreciates your patience with the work associated with this project. This is the first weekly construction update for the project, which includes a two-week preview of the project's construction activities. Additional information regarding this project can be found athttps://www.durhamnc.gov/2780/American-Tobacco-District-Waterline-Repl.

Project Summary

American Tobacco Waterline Replacement Project Phase 2 is the final phase of a multi-year project in the American Tobacco Campus area. Phase 2 Project Map This project is anticipated to take 18 months to complete; it will begin in September 2025 and continue until spring 2027. The City has contracted Teraflex Group LLC to perform the work, which includes

• Replacing 11,500 feet of existing 1930s era waterlines
• Upgrading and reconnecting existing water services in the project area
• Installing 5,000 feet of 36-inch transmission main
• Rehabilitating or replacing existing sanitary sewer lines in the project area
• Providing pavement repairs in the construction areas

Planned Road / Lane Closures will occur as follows:

Saturday and Sunday - September 13-14, 2025:

Week of September 15-19, 2025

• Willard Street between Yancey Street and Blackwell Street will have a southbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closure.
  • Southbound traffic will be detoured via Jackson, Vickers, and Morehead.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
• Chapel Hill Street between Willard Street and Pettigrew Street will have lane shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane shift. Traffic will be maintained in both directions.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.

Saturday and Sunday - September 20-21, 2025:

Week of September 22-26, 2025

• Willard Street between Yancey Street and Blackwell Street will have a southbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closure.
  • Southbound traffic will be detours via Jackson, Vickers, and Morehead.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
• Pettigrew Street between Chapel Hill Street and Blackwell Street will have a eastbound lane closure to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane closure.
  • Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Ramseur and Corcoran/Blackwell streets.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.
• Chapel Hill Street between Willard Street and Pettigrew Street will have lane shifts to accommodate waterline installation.
  • Traffic control signs and markings will be used for the lane shift. Traffic will be maintained in both directions.
  • Noise levels in excess of the current City noise ordinance are anticipated during work hours.
  • Planned work hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • No water or sewer service disruptions are anticipated.

Project contacts:

Wade Tong, Construction Team Manager, City of Durham, [email protected]

CJ Rizzo, Project Manager, Teraflex Group LLC, [email protected]