Water Transmission Mains Improvement and Repairs Program

Pipe Replacement along Old Statesville Rd.

07/22/2026 Update

Starting the week of August 10th, Charlotte Water (CLTWater) and contractor, State Utility, will repair water pipes under Old Statesville Road (near Independence Hill Road). This work will include installing a new valve.

Estimated Schedule
August 10th – Sept 4th - expect to see lane shifts, turn lanes closed occasionally. One lane will be used for both directions. Flaggers will help drivers around the site for a portion of this work. One lane will be open in each direction as much as possible.

September 7th – 18th - Northbound drivers will be detoured onto Independence Hill Road. See below map.

September 7th – end of November - expect to see lane shifts, turn lanes closed occasionally.

Water Outages
In the unexpected event of a water service interruption, the issue will be treated as an emergency and repairs will be made to restore service as quickly as possible. A planned water outage will be required at the end of the project to connect the new pipe. Customers will be notified in advance of the planned outage.

8/20/2025 Update

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) replaced water pipes under Old Statesville Road (Gibbon Road to Pete Brown Road).

Planned Water Outage on Saturday, September 27th at 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Who: Businesses on Old Statesville Road (7000-7200 blocks, Gibbon Road to Pete Brown).

Lower Water Pressure, Bubbly or Cloudy Water Possible
Customers on the following streets may experience lower-than-usual water pressure Wednesday night and bubbly or cloudy water once water service is restored.
Who: Berrybrook Lane, Berrybrook Lane, Bufflehead Drive, Cristal Arms Way, Fox Point Drive, Henderson Circle, Henderson Valley Lane, Hopkins Street, Laborde Avenue, Oakburn Drive, Palustris Court, Panglemont Drive, Pete Brown Road, Quinn Drive, Singing Oak Court, Summit Oaks Road and other streets.

If you experience cloudy, discolored water after the outage please:
1. Run cold water from an outside spigot (hose bib) or bath tub for at least fifteen minutes.
2. When water runs clear, run cold water through any faucets where discolored water is present.
3. If water isn’t clear after 20 minutes, call 311 or the contacts on the other side of the page.

7/11/2025 Update

Charlotte Water is installing a temporary pump station to enhance water service to customers. This work is part of a larger effort to optimize the function and resiliency of the area's water system.

What to Expect

• A pump will be delivered Monday, July 14^th near the 2500 block of Kelly Road.
• • Expect a temporary lane closure during delivery.
  • The pump is designed to minimize noise.
• Crews will install privacy screening on the temporary fence.
• Throughout the week, crews will install piping (including some above ground) and will test the pipes and pumps.

7/09/24

Crews are installing a new water line along Peachtree Road from Oakdale Road to Ferrell Avenue. Expect to see construction activities through September 2024.

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 repairs and improvements along Oakdale Road, Peachtree Road, Sunset Blvd, and Old Statesville Road. Those traveling in the area can expect:

• Temporary lane closures along Peachtree Road and Oakdale Road as construction progresses.
• Some night work is anticipated to minimize water outage impacts.
• School entrances/exits in the area will remain open for normal access.
• CLTWater reminds those traveling in the area to observe all posted traffic signage and take safety precautions during this time.

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)

Planned Water Outage Old Statesville Road September 27 2025(PDF, 796KB)

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:

June 2024 Update(PDF, 106KB)

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: To be determined

Project Documents: 

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

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

Project Updates

07/09/2024

Thank you for your patience during this project. We encountered difficulties in the field, which extended the construction timeline. All major work has been completed, but construction crews are finishing restoration of the area. There may be extended activity in the area through July 2024, as final survey is completed.

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)