Water Transmission Mains Improvement and Repairs Program

Pipe Replacement along Old Statesville Rd.

2/27/24

• Charlotte Water (CLTWater) completed a Water Transmission Mains Assessment, which identified various improvements and repairs that are needed to optimize the function and resiliency of the existing water transmission system. This work includes replacing the 24” water main along Old Statesville Rd. Construction work is expected to begin the week of March 11^th and is anticipated to conclude by mid-late April. Those traveling in the area can expect:
  • Temporary lane closures along Old Statesville Rd. as construction progresses with ongoing traffic control measures for safety.
  • Construction activities will occur on weekdays during daytime hours, minimizing disruptions.
  • School entrances/exits in the area will remain open for normal access.
  • Sidewalks and bike lanes will remain open to ensure continued accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
• CLTWater reminds those traveling in the area to observe all posted traffic signage and take safety precautions during this time.
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08/08/23

• Lakeview Road is now fully open. We thank you for following all posted road detours and closure traffic signs during the construction period.

Project Schedule:

• Traffic Impacts/Detours: July 24 - Sept. 1, 2023

Project Documents:

Old Statesville Rd. Closure / Detour Mailer(PDF, 1MB)

Oakdale Rd., Peachtree Rd. & Ferrell Ave. Impacts (Design)

CLTWater representatives will be working near properties in the area as they conduct field investigations to prepare for construction activities expected to begin Winter ‘23. Residents in the area may see minor clearing activities, as well as survey stakes/flags, paint markings on the ground, and small machinery used for utility locates and geotechnical borings. 

Project Schedule:

• Design: May 2023 – November 2023
• Construction: Winter 2023 – Spring 2024

Project Documents:

Zone A Oakdale Ferrell Peachtree Survey Mailer(PDF, 133KB)

Pipe Replacement and Installation: I-77, Cates St. to the intersection of N Cedar St./W Trade St., to intersection of 5^th and 6^th St.

During the Water Transmission Mains Assessment, a pipeline replacement along Cedar Street was identified to optimize the function and resiliency of the existing transmission system. Those who live and work in the area can expect traffic impacts on the following roads: Cates St., N Cedar St., 5^th St. and 6^th St. (N Cedar St. intersection), through Pinewood Cemetery. 

PROJECT UPDATES

1/8/24

• CLTWater is scheduled to replace the pipeline along Cedar St. as part of the Water Transmission Main Improvements & Repairs Program. The ongoing design work spans the pipe alignment, starting at the intersection of W. Trade Street and N. Cedar Street, extending northeast through Pinewood Cemetery.
• Currently, the project has been placed on hold, and construction, initially anticipated to begin mid-January 2024, is temporarily paused. Further notifications will be issued when construction is slated to resume. 

11/20/23

• CLTWater will be replacing the pipeline along Cedar St. in the coming months as a part of the Water Transmission Main Improvements & Repairs Program. The work begins at the intersection of W. Trade Street and N. Cedar Street northeast through the Pinewood Cemetery. The construction for this stage of the project is anticipated to start in mid-January 2024.
• Residents and businesses along the impacted pipeline alignment and nearby can expect major traffic impacts on the following roads:
  • Cates St.
  • N. Cedar St.
  • 5th St. (intersection of N. Cedar St.)
  • 6th St.
  • W. Trade St. (intersection of N. Cedar St.)
  • Through Pinewood Cemetery
• Due to the complexity of the Design and Construction work, water discoloration and service outages may occur. If you experience cloudy, discolored water, please run cold water for a few minutes. If it doesn’t clear, please call 311 and say or select water emergency to speak to a dispatcher.

Project Schedule:

• Design: Summer – Winter 2023
• Construction: Winter 2023 

Project Documents: 

Zone H Cedar St. November 2023(PDF, 710KB)

 (PDF, 710KB)Zone H Cedar St. June 2023(PDF, 672KB)

Project Updates

4/12/4

Detour Ahead: Mallard Creek Road (northbound at West Mallard Creek Church Road / Prosperity Church Road) From Monday, April 15^th through Friday, April 19^th evening.

CLTWater is working on pipes under Mallard Creek Road just north of Prosperity Church Road. The northbound lanes will be closed from Monday, April 15^th through Friday, April 19^th evening.

Northbound drivers will be detoured onto West Mallard Creek Church Road to interstate 85 north to interstate 485 back to Mallard Creek Road.

If necessary, crews may need to close lanes Monday, April 22^nd.

1/30/24

- Charlotte Water (CLTWater) planned construction in the Mallard Creek Road area as part of the Water Transmission Mains Improvements & Repairs Program (WTMI&RP), Zone E Phase I and Phase II from early January to Spring 2024. While work has begun, the traffic impacts are delayed.

- Phase I includes temporary lane closures at the Mallard Creek Road and Prosperity Church Road intersection, and Phase II involves additional closures. We will provide updates on the new project schedule during this temporary delay in construction activities.

01/02/24

• As part of the Water Transmission Mains Improvements & Repairs Program (WTMI&RP), Charlotte Water (CLTWater) will continue construction in the Mallard Creek Road area as a part of Phase II from early February to March 2024.
• Phase II will involve temporarily closing lanes and a short road segment at the Mallard Creek Road and Prosperity Church Road intersection. Please refer to the map graphics for lane closures and suggested detour routes.

• Traffic Impacts:
  • Two through lanes closed on Mallard Creek Rd. heading northeast towards I-485 at the Prosperity Church Rd. intersection.
  • Road closure on Mallard Creek Rd. heading northeast towards I-485 beside Cochran Commons at the Prosperity Church Rd. intersection.
  • Right turn lane closed on Prosperity Church Rd. heading northwest towards Tradition Golf Course at the Mallard Creek Rd. intersection.
  • Two left turn lanes closed on Prosperity Church Rd. heading southeast towards I-85 at the Mallard Creek Rd. intersection.

  

• Road Detour:
  • West Mallard Creek Church Road Eastbound
    • Turn left on I-85 N
    • Use the right two lanes to take Exit 48
    • Merge left onto I-485 Outer
    • Take Exit 28 for Mallard Creek Rd.
    • Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Mallard Creek Rd. W and merge onto Mallard Creek Rd. 

12/04/23

• As part of the Water Transmission Mains Improvements & Repairs Program (WTMI&RP), Charlotte Water (CLTWater) will begin construction in the Mallard Creek Road area in early January and is expected to last until February.
• The construction work will be broken into two phases. Phase I will involve temporarily closing lanes at the Mallard Creek Road and Prosperity Church Road intersection. The map graphic provides a visual representation of the traffic impacts.
• Specifically, the right lane nearest the curb on W Mallard Creek Church Rd will be used as a designated work area and temporarily closed during this time. However, the left lane closest to the median, will remain open. These lane closures are implemented to ensure the safety of the work crew and the public.
• Phase I is expected to begin in early January and last approximately two and a half weeks. Phase II is expected to begin mid-January and additional details will be provided prior to the start date.

• Phase I Traffic Impacts
  • The right lane nearest the curb on W Mallard Creek Church Rd. will be used as a designated work area and will be temporarily closed.
  • The left lane closest to the median will remain open.
  

• Phase I Sidewalk Impacts
  • There will be a temporary sidewalk closure along W Mallard Creek Church Rd. near the corner of Cochran Commons.
  • From January 22–26, 2024, a section of sidewalk along the west side of W Mallard Creek Church Rd. Will be closed.
  

Project Documents:

• Planned Water Interruption April 16 2024(PDF, 163KB)

• Zone E Phase II Mailer(PDF, 573KB)