6th and Church Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Project typeStorm Water Services
Overview

The 6th and Church Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding in the area. Located within a drainage area of approximately 90 acres, the project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity. The project area is located on West 6th Street, between North Poplar Street and North Church Street. These improvements are being constructed ahead of the larger 6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project.

Project Updates

January 26, 2026

6th and Church storm drainage improvement project detour map.

 

For more information, please visit the Charlotte Department of Transportation Street closure map.

January 12, 2026

Street closure map for the 6th and Church project, with a red line for the closure and a green line for the detour.

 

For more information, please visit the Charlotte Department of Transportation Street closure map.

December 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is working with OnSite Development, LLC, to construct storm drainage improvements on West 6th Street. Thank you for your patience.

• Beginning January 12, West 6th Street between North Church Street and North Popular Street will be closed for approximately 4 months.

• Access to residences and Discovery Place Science Parking Deck will be maintained.

• As the project progresses, traffic patterns will shift. To ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians and crew, please follow all signs.

                       

Estimated Cost: $3,300,000*

*includes all costs associated with this project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, permits, construction, and landscaping.

Project Phase: Construction

The project is in the construction phase.

 

Learn more about project phases.

Schedule
Phase Status End Date
Construction In Progress Anticipated Early 2026
Warranty TBD TBD

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Project Team

 

Ben Howard
Construction Inspector
980-286-5377
Benjamin.Howard@charlottenc.gov

 

Heather Bridges
Construction Supervisor
704-962-0033
Heather.Bridges@charlottenc.gov

 

Harold Smith, PE
Senior Engineer
980-308-3495
Harold.Smith@charlottenc.gov

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