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

The intersection at W 6th Street and N Poplar Street has reopened. W 6th Street between N Poplar and N Church Streets remains closed. Access to the Discovery Place parking deck and residences will be maintained. To ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and crew, please follow all signs.

Map of 6th and Church phase 2 road closure and detour.

 

Map zoomed in on phase 2 of the 6th and Church street project road closure.


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


November 2026

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.

Work has progressed midway up 6th Street towards N. Church Street.

The intersection of N. Poplar street and 6th Street has been paved and CDOT has activated the traffic signals. The intersection will open mid-November.

Access to residences and the 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 Late 2026
Warranty TBD TBD