The 6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street flooding in the area. Located within a drainage area of approximately 200 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide improved drainage system capacity. The project area is bordered by 7th Street to the northeast, Norfolk Southern rail lines near Smith Street to the northwest, North Tryon Street to the southeast and 5th Street to the southwest.
October 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and engineering consultant HDR continue with the design phase. The project team is coordinating with the private utilities and developing detailed drawings for the proposed improvements.
Construction ongoing on West 6th Street
Mailers will be sent periodically to provide construction updates and associated changes to traffic flow in the area.
*includes all costs associated with this project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, permits, construction, and landscaping.
Learn more about project phases.
Storm Water Services
Harold Smith, PE Senior Engineer 980-308-3495Harold.Smith@charlottenc.gov
John Keene Senior Project Manager 980-293-2086 John.Keene@charlottenc.gov
Crystal Goode, PE, CFM Program Manager 980-475-9018 Crystal.Goode@charlottenc.gov