Thermal Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Project typeStorm Water Services
Overview

Located within a drainage area of approximately 695 acres, the Thermal Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate system capacity. The project area is located along Thermal Road between Pineburr Road to the east and Charter Place to the west.

Project Updates

August 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and United of the Carolinas, Inc. continue with construction. Work is anticipated to be complete late-2026. Thank you for your patience.

Thermal Road will remain closed until the end of October due to unforeseen utility and construction delays. Access to residences will be maintained.

A large 9-foot diameter storm drainage pipe has been installed approximately 20 feet deep under Thermal Road.

Construction of the upstream and downstream headwalls are in progress.

                 

Estimated Cost: $5,400,000*

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


Project Phase: Construction

This project is in the construction phase.

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Schedule
Phase Status End Date
Bid Completed November 2025
Construction In Progress Anticipated Late 2026
Warranty TBD TBD